ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Commissioner (Scottish Parliament)

Okay kiddo, have you ever played a game with your friends and needed someone to make sure everyone was following the rules? That's kind of what a commissioner does but instead of a game, they make sure the rules of the Scottish Parliament are being followed.

The Scottish Parliament makes decisions about important things that affect people's lives, like education, healthcare, and the environment. The commissioner's job is to make sure everyone is playing by the rules so that the decisions made are fair and just.

They do this by investigating complaints made by people who feel like they have been treated unfairly or that the rules haven't been followed. They also make sure that the government is carrying out their role correctly and that the public is being heard.

So, the commissioner is like the referee in a game, making sure everyone is playing fairly and by the rules so that the game can be enjoyable for everyone.