Written Question · S2W-30186 · Session 2
What effect the provisions of the Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Bill will have on the use of swords in Scottish highland danci…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what effect the provisions of the Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Bill will have on the use of swords in Scottish highland dancing classes and competitions.
The answer
The Custodial Sentences and Weapons (Scotland) Bill will enable ministers to make exceptions to a banon the sale of swords for legitimate religious, cultural and sporting purposes.The Policy Memorandum for the bill makes clear that Scottish Highland dancing isrecognised as a part of our rich cultural heritage and will be one of the exceptionsto the general ban on the sale of swords. Highland dancers will therefore be ableto continue buying swords for use at their classes and competitions.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-30186 by reference.