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Working for our rights as professional playwrights.
We liaise closely with unions, organisations, and governments to improve the working conditions of all of Scotland’s playwrights and the wider theatre community. All council members are working playwrights.
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Latest Campaign News and Archives
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A.I. Rights for Writers
Read More: A.I. Rights for WritersNew A.I. rights reservations seek to protect playwrights’ intellectual property.
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Making Tax Digital
Read More: Making Tax DigitalHMRC changes will impact some playwrights from April 2026.
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Fair Work Campaign
Read More: Fair Work CampaignThe SSP campaigns with fellow unions to improve freelancers’ conditions.
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Creative Scotland Open Fund Closure
Read More: Creative Scotland Open Fund ClosureThe Open Fund closure triggered a backlash, resulting in reinstatement.