The sessions aim to show people how they can influence national decision-making.

A series of free workshops informing people about the UK’s democratic process is being taken online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The UK Parliament community and youth group workshops are designed to show groups in Scotland how the House of Commons and House of Lords work, as well as offering first-hand expertise on how to influence decisions made in UK Parliament, get their voices heard and campaign for change.

Hosted by Jordan Daly, the outreach officer for Scotland, the workshops can be tailored to suit the individual needs of each group.

A range of sessions are available throughout the rest of the year, suitable for a groups with different accessibility levels and experience in engaging with the UK Parliament.

Mr Daly said: “Coronavirus has affected all of our lives in many different ways, so it is vitally important that people across Scotland have access to practical advice and helpful resources to learn how to influence national decision-making.

“My free online sessions show groups how Westminster operates - and how they can get their voices heard to create change.”

Sessions being offered include a 30-minute introduction to how the UK Parliament works, hour-long sessions on how to get issues raised in the Commons, and sessions specifically tailored to the needs of adults with learning disabilities.

All online events replace the face-to-face sessions held by outreach officers in their local areas during the coronavirus outbreak. Sessions can be booked via the UK Parliament website.