Ash Regan3 Feb 2026Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage oneAsh Regan's proposals would have made the act of paying for sexual services a criminal offence.3 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Government confirms it will not back prostitution offences bill Independent MSP Ash Regan's bill would make it a criminal offence to pay for sex in Scotland.2 Feb 202618 Dec 2025MSP Ash Regan faces Holyrood ban over social media postThe independent representative has been found to have breached the Scottish Parliament's code of conduct.18 Dec 202526 Nov 2025'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in ScotlandPorcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive sex workers into poverty.26 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Ministers seek major changes to prostitution billA bill to outlaw paying for sex looks likely to run out of time after ministers voiced concerns.19 Nov 202510 Oct 2025MSP Ash Regan quits Alba to focus on prostitution billThe party's sole MSP lost out to Kenny MacAskill in a leadership vote earlier this year.10 Oct 202520 May 2025Sex worker 'terrified' by plans for new prostitution lawAlba MSP Ash Regan's bill would change the law to make it an offence to pay for sexual services.20 May 202526 Mar 2025MacAskill succeeds Salmond as Alba leader The former SNP justice minister defeated Ash Regan to lead the party after the death of its founder.26 Mar 202520 Jan 2025MacAskill to challenge Regan for Alba leadershipThe former justice secretary has been endorsed by Moira Salmond, widow of the late party founder.20 Jan 2025...
