What Is the Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer Role and How Are They Chosen

What is the Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer role and how are they chosen

One of the first orders of business for the new Scottish Parliament is to choose a Presiding Officer. But what exactly is this role, and who can be…

Explainer: how does the Parliament elect a Presiding Officer?

After MSPs are sworn in, the first job of the new Parliament is to elect a Presiding Officer and two Deputy Presiding Officers. This is expected to take place on the afternoon of Thursday 14 May 2026 as detailed in the Business Bulletin on Tuesday 24 March 2026. This blog describes the role of the…