The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024
Introduction
On December 9, 2024, the UK Parliament passed the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024 (the Order). The Order is a consequential amendment to the Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Act 2022 (the Act), which was passed in October 2022.
Background
The Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 was a major industrial dispute in the United Kingdom. The strike was led by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and was primarily caused by the government’s plans to close a number of coal mines and reduce the number of miners employed in the industry. The strike lasted for one year and ended with the NUM being defeated and the government’s plans being implemented.
During the strike, thousands of miners were arrested and convicted of offenses related to the dispute. These offenses included public order offenses, such as obstructing the police and rioting, as well as more serious offenses, such as assault and criminal damage.
The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Act 2022
The Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament in October 2022. The Act pardons miners who were convicted of offenses related to the 1984-1985 Miners’ Strike. The Act also expunges the criminal records of these miners.
The Order
The Order is a consequential amendment to the Act. The Order makes a number of minor changes to the Act in order to ensure that it is implemented effectively.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of the Order include:
- Amending the Act to clarify that the pardon applies to miners who were convicted of offenses related to the 1984-1985 Miners’ Strike, regardless of whether they were members of the NUM.
- Amending the Act to clarify that the pardon does not apply to miners who were convicted of offenses that were not related to the strike.
- Amending the Act to clarify that the pardon does not apply to miners who were convicted of serious offenses, such as murder or rape.
Conclusion
The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024 is a welcome amendment to the Act. The Order will ensure that the Act is implemented effectively and that all miners who were convicted of offenses related to the 1984-1985 Miners’ Strike are pardoned.
The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024
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