 Petitioning the Scottish Parliament Did you know that the Scottish Parliament has a petition system? A public petition is one way for you to raise an issue in the Scottish Parliament. It can lead to a change in the way things work in Scotland. There are no age limits. And you only need one signature. Your own. There are some rules on the issues you can raise in a petition. It must be within the Scottish Parliament's powers. Relate to national policy or practice. It can't be about a local matter, individual person, or personal case. Find out more at www.parliament.scot or email info at parliament.scot.