In 2009, she was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. We ensure the operation of Scotland's justice system, including criminal, civil and family law, and administrative justice. MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs. Linda Fabiani (born 14 December 1956) HonFRIAS OSSI FCIH is a Scottish politician who has served as a Deputy Presiding Officer in the Scottish Parliament since 2016. [4] On 21 June 2011 she became the Convener of the Scotland Bill committee.[5]. Following the election of 2003, she served as the SNP's Deputy Spokesman on Communities inside the Scottish Parliament and chaired the Parliament's European and External Relations Committee. The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford is the largest university library system in the United Kingdom. The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. A member of the Scottish National Party, she is the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the East Kilbride constituency. 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Fabiani was born in Glasgow to a family with both Scottish and Italian roots. In August 2020, Fabiani announced that she would not be seeking re-election in the next election to the Scottish Parliament, due to take place in 2021. I am here to work for you. They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. Sheila Duffy, from anti-smoking group Ash Scotland, said in a 2014 survey, 73% of Scottish adults agreed smoking around hospitals should be outlawed. [6], In her final term, Fabiani was chosen as convenor of the Scottish Parliamentary inquiry into the government's mishandling of claims made against Alex Salmond. She told the Dundee Courier in January 2021 that she had been surprised to get elected at her first attempt. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. To achieve that we need to elect as many SNP MSPs as possible and despite what the polls tell us, nothing can be taken for granted and it may very well be the regional seats - just like in 2011 - that gets us over the line in securing a majority government.. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me. A member of the Scottish National Party, she is the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the East Kilbride constituency. Community safety minister Ash Denham said the changes being brought in by the Scottish Government would make the law “fit for the 21st century”. With Kerr widely touted as a potential successor to Labour leader Iain Gray, this was one of the major SNP victories of the election. At 1999, 2003 and 2007 elections, Fabiani unsuccessfully contested the first past the post constituency of East Kilbride finishing as runner up to Andy Kerr of Scottish Labour, reducing Labour's majority from 6,499 in 1999 to 1,972 in 2007. MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith. She is a former Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing of Scotland. The limit is 1,000 characters. Attacks on shop workers in Scotland are "completely unacceptable" a new public information campaign will say. 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An overview of all the stock ticker symbols listed. A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. Please give us some feedback on our external survey. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs. Prior to entering politics, she worked as director of East Kilbride Housing Association. The Cunninghame South MSP’s call comes after she and anti-nuke colleague Bill Kidd MSP met with Community Safety Minister Ash Denham yesterday to raise concerns over the issue. Maguire said: “It is never right to possess and deploy nuclear weapons and transport them on public roads. It includes the principal University library – the Bodleian Library – which has been a legal deposit library for 400 years; as well as 30 libraries across Oxford including major research libraries and faculty, department and institute libraries. In 2011, Annabelle Ewing secured a list seat for the SNP in Mid Scotland & Fife and I know we can do it again. A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. She was previously a regional member of the Scottish Parliament for the Central Scotland region from 1999 until 2007. Find current and previous MSPs by name, postcode, party and gender. Linda Fabiani (born 14 December 1956) HonFRIAS OSSI FCIH is a Scottish politician who has served as a Deputy Presiding Officer in the Scottish Parliament since 2016. [3], In May 2011, in the first SNP gain of the election, Fabiani took the East Kilbride constituency from Andy Kerr. Bodleian Libraries. Bills and laws. Half way through the SNP's term, she was replaced as minister by Mike Russell. After her election, she set up a constituency office in 1/3 Strathmore House in the town centre of East Kilbride. However, being listed at number five in the SNP regional list for Central Scotland in 1999, she gained a seat in the newly-established Scottish Parliament. After being re-elected in the 2016 election, Fabiani was elected as one of the two Deputy Presiding Officers of the Scottish Parliament. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government. Justice Directorate What we do. However, I have Ash Denham as my sitting MSP and I will absolutely be voting for her. Current Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), What was said in Parliament and Official Reports. You can get involved with the Scottish Parliament by joining a Cross-party group, submitting a petition, lobbying or exploring our education resources. Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers. - Ben. In 2007, Fabiani was made Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by Italy in recognition of her work promoting links between Scotland and Italy.[1]. Please let us know if you agree to the use of cookies. Note: Please do not provide any personal or financial information. We use cookies to give you the best online experience and to help us improve the Scottish Parliament website. Good luck! Holyrood has unanimously passed reforms of defamation law after MSPs were told current legislation for this was “no longer fit for purpose”. Explore the stock pages to learn about the company’s price history, financials, key stats, and more. This is a new website that we're testing. With the SNP taking control of the Scottish Government after the 2007 election,[2] Fabiani was appointed Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture. Latest updates.