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Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report
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Published: Thursday 08 Jan 2026 (CEEACS062026R01)
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Introduction
Overview
Background to the Bill
The case for a new and distinct offence
Definitions
England and Wales
Data
Public concern and impact on the community
Prosecution and sentencing
Alternative to a distinct offence
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Conclusion
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Historic Environment Scotland. (2025). Written submission. Retrieved from
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Scottish Parliament. (2025). Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill - Policy Memorandum. Retrieved from
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Scottish Parliament. (2025). Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill as Introduced. Retrieved from
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Meghan Gallacher MSP. (2025). Correspondence, 19 August 2025. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/desecration-of-war-memorials-scotland-bill--letter-from-meghan-gallacher-msp.pdf
Scottish Parliament. (2022). Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Official Report, 23 March 2022. Retrieved from
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Scottish Parliament. (2025). Official Report, 4 September 2025. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament/CEEAC-04-09-2025?meeting=16561&iob=141356
Meghan Gallacher MSP. (2025). Correspondence, 3 November 2025. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/meghan-gallacher-msp-to-convener-ceeac--response-to-points-raised-in-written-submissions.pdf
Police Scotland. (2025). Written submission. Retrieved from
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Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. (2025). Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/crown-office-and-procurator-fiscal-service.pdf
COSLA. (2025). Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/cosla.pdf
Scottish Government. (2025). Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/scottish-government-desecration-of-war-memorials-scotland-bill.pdf
Meghan Gallacher MSP. (2025). Correspondence, 18 September 2025. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/desecration-of-war-memorials-scotland-bill--follow-up-from-4-september-meeting.pdf
War Memorials Trust. (2025). 2024-25 war memorial theft, vandalism and antisocial behaviour cases. Retrieved from
https://www.warmemorials.org/uploads/publications/756.pdf
Highland Council. (2025). Written submission on Financial Memorandum. Retrieved from
https://yourviews.parliament.scot/finance/desecration-of-war-memorials-fm/consultation/view_respondent?uuId=854486099
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