The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland have established the Catholic Church’s Parliamentary Office to aid the Church in contributing to the work of the Parliament in accordance with the principles of the Church’s Social Teaching.

It is hoped that the existence of the office will encourage Catholics to be aware of important political issues and to participate where they can in creating a Parliament which truly serves the common good.

• Catholic social teaching can inform political decision making

• Preparing for the Pope’s visit

• New draft guidance for child protection

• Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill reforms

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