That the Parliament acknowledges the launch of Shelter Scotland’s new Social Housing campaign on 21 September 2020, which it understands is its biggest campaign to date; notes the positive impact that building and maintaining social housing can have, including on tackling child poverty, meeting climate change targets, stimulating the economy and creating jobs; recognises the progress made by the Scottish Government on meeting its target of delivering 50,000 affordable homes, including 35,000 for social rent, during the course of this parliamentary session, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges recent research from Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and SFHA calling for 53,000 affordable homes, including 37,100 for social rent, in the next parliamentary session to reduce housing need in Scotland, and wishes Shelter Scotland all the best as it campaigns on social housing in the coming months.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the launch of Shelter Scotland’s new Social Housing campaign on 21 September 2020, which it understands is its biggest campaign to date; notes the positive impact that building and maintaining social housing can have, including on tackling child poverty, meeting climate change targets, stimulating the economy and creating jobs; recognises the progress made by the Scottish Government on meeting its target of delivering 50,000 affordable homes, including 35,000 for social rent, during the course of this parliamentary session, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges recent research from Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and SFHA calling for 53,000 affordable homes, including 37,100 for social rent, in the next parliamentary session to reduce housing need in Scotland, and wishes Shelter Scotland all the best as it campaigns on social housing in the coming months.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Christine Grahame, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Gillian Martin, Sarah Boyack R, Alasdair Allan, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament expresses concern regarding human rights, and particularly LGBT minority rights, in Poland, in light of reports on 7 August 2020 of police in Warsaw brutally detaining 48 peaceful protesters who opposed the arrest of an LGBT+ activist named Margot; expresses its solidarity with the detained protesters who, according to the report by the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights, included passers-by and, it understands, were detained in violation of the rule of law, including withholding information about the legal basis of arrests, refusals to grant phone calls to family members or legal representation, and humiliating and excessive measures such as naked searches; considers that such excessive use of force by the police threatens the democratic processes and legitimises violence against this already stigmatised community; expresses its solidarity with LGBT Polish people in Scotland, and believes that Scotland is a welcoming place for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, skin colour, accent or country of origin.
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That the Parliament expresses concern regarding human rights, and particularly LGBT minority rights, in Poland, in light of reports on 7 August 2020 of police in Warsaw brutally detaining 48 peaceful protesters who opposed the arrest of an LGBT+ activist named Margot; expresses its solidarity with the detained protesters who, according to the report by the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights, included passers-by and, it understands, were detained in violation of the rule of law, including withholding information about the legal basis of arrests, refusals to grant phone calls to family members or legal representation, and humiliating and excessive measures such as naked searches; considers that such excessive use of force by the police threatens the democratic processes and legitimises violence against this already stigmatised community; expresses its solidarity with LGBT Polish people in Scotland, and believes that Scotland is a welcoming place for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, skin colour, accent or country of origin.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Andy Wightman, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Alex Neil, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament recognises the Glasgow Clyde College Gift-tech Project for its incredible work during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing over 100 digital devices throughout the Greater Glasgow area, supporting vulnerable individuals and families in financial hardship who experience digital exclusion; notes that Gift-tech, in partnership with the Govan Housing Association & North West Voluntary Sector Partnership, provided free Wi-Fi to these beneficiaries, and congratulates the project and its partners on this collaboration and their combined efforts in promoting digital inclusion.
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That the Parliament recognises the Glasgow Clyde College Gift-tech Project for its incredible work during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing over 100 digital devices throughout the Greater Glasgow area, supporting vulnerable individuals and families in financial hardship who experience digital exclusion; notes that Gift-tech, in partnership with the Govan Housing Association & North West Voluntary Sector Partnership, provided free Wi-Fi to these beneficiaries, and congratulates the project and its partners on this collaboration and their combined efforts in promoting digital inclusion.
Supported by: Sandra White, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Bob Doris, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament is concerned regarding reports of confrontations between far right protesters and opposed demonstrators in Glasgow’s George Square on 17 June 2020; considers that issues with far right groups have been an ongoing problem in Scotland, primarily in Glasgow, for some time; commends the police for the way they have dealt with these recent events, and believes that it is time for an investigation into far right organisations in Scotland.
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That the Parliament is concerned regarding reports of confrontations between far right protesters and opposed demonstrators in Glasgow’s George Square on 17 June 2020; considers that issues with far right groups have been an ongoing problem in Scotland, primarily in Glasgow, for some time; commends the police for the way they have dealt with these recent events, and believes that it is time for an investigation into far right organisations in Scotland.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Willie Coffey, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin, Alex Rowley, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms what it sees as President Trump's hateful, cavalier and alarmingly racist comments about the protesters who have taken to the streets after the reported murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 25 May 2020; believes that George Floyd's death has once again demonstrated disturbing levels of police brutality towards the African American community and has acted as a catalyst for protests demanding justice both across the US and the wider world; considers that African Americans continue to live in a climate of potential violence at the hands of US law enforcement personnel, with recent studies suggesting that around 100 African American men per 100,000 are at risk of being killed by the police, more than double the risk relative to their white counterparts, and strongly believes that Black Lives Matter.
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That the Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms what it sees as President Trump's hateful, cavalier and alarmingly racist comments about the protesters who have taken to the streets after the reported murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 25 May 2020; believes that George Floyd's death has once again demonstrated disturbing levels of police brutality towards the African American community and has acted as a catalyst for protests demanding justice both across the US and the wider world; considers that African Americans continue to live in a climate of potential violence at the hands of US law enforcement personnel, with recent studies suggesting that around 100 African American men per 100,000 are at risk of being killed by the police, more than double the risk relative to their white counterparts, and strongly believes that Black Lives Matter.
Supported by: Gillian Martin, Sandra White, Pauline McNeill, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Annabelle Ewing, Rona Mackay, Patrick Harvie, John Finnie, Emma Harper, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Iain Gray, Clare Adamson, Gordon MacDonald, Willie Coffey, Neil Bibby, Bruce Crawford, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Andy Wightman, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the vital work that is being delivered by children’s charities during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the sector has been badly affected by a catastrophic drop in income but that the charities are prioritising frontline services and doing everything possible to support vulnerable children and families at a time of crisis; recognises that Barnardo’s Scotland is working collaboratively with Action for Children in Scotland to distribute an initial £380,000 of Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund money directly to over 4,000 children, young people and families across the country; notes that this work builds on emergency payments that have already made by both charities from their own funds and includes the delivery of food parcels and medicines; expresses its thanks to the staff of both organisations, and the rest of the country's child charity sector more broadly, for continuing to provide services directly to children and families in need, and sends its best wishes to all concerned with these vital endeavours.
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That the Parliament welcomes the vital work that is being delivered by children’s charities during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the sector has been badly affected by a catastrophic drop in income but that the charities are prioritising frontline services and doing everything possible to support vulnerable children and families at a time of crisis; recognises that Barnardo’s Scotland is working collaboratively with Action for Children in Scotland to distribute an initial £380,000 of Scottish Government Wellbeing Fund money directly to over 4,000 children, young people and families across the country; notes that this work builds on emergency payments that have already made by both charities from their own funds and includes the delivery of food parcels and medicines; expresses its thanks to the staff of both organisations, and the rest of the country's child charity sector more broadly, for continuing to provide services directly to children and families in need, and sends its best wishes to all concerned with these vital endeavours.
Supported by: Sandra White, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Liam McArthur, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Willie Coffey
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That the Parliament congratulates Emily McCluskey of Kings Park Secondary School on winning an award in the Scottish Schools' Young Writer of the Year competition, organised by the Institute of Contemporary Scotland and Young Programme charities; notes that her piece, which was an impassioned defence of emo music and culture, was commended, and wishes Emily well with her studies and future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Emily McCluskey of Kings Park Secondary School on winning an award in the Scottish Schools' Young Writer of the Year competition, organised by the Institute of Contemporary Scotland and Young Programme charities; notes that her piece, which was an impassioned defence of emo music and culture, was commended, and wishes Emily well with her studies and future endeavours.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes the result of the presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan on 11 January 2020, which it believes, once again, demonstrated the strength of that country's robust and vibrant democratic system; considers that both Taiwan and Scotland to be open and free societies and members of the community of democracies; believes that they uphold universal values, such as freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law, and have a shared interest in having bilateral cooperation in economic, technological, cultural and energy-related affairs, and hopes that both sides of the Taiwan Strait will renew dialogue to resolve differences and build constructive relations.
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That the Parliament notes the result of the presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan on 11 January 2020, which it believes, once again, demonstrated the strength of that country's robust and vibrant democratic system; considers that both Taiwan and Scotland to be open and free societies and members of the community of democracies; believes that they uphold universal values, such as freedom, democracy, human rights and rule of law, and have a shared interest in having bilateral cooperation in economic, technological, cultural and energy-related affairs, and hopes that both sides of the Taiwan Strait will renew dialogue to resolve differences and build constructive relations.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Margaret Mitchell, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle R, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament notes with concern the reported doubling in unique views on Citizens Advice Scotland’s Advice for Scotland webpages regarding the sharing of intimate images or videos without a person’s consent; notes the view that this is a matter that requires prompt action to make sure that people in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency and across Scotland are aware of their rights and responsibilities; highlights that the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 is now in force and makes it a crime to share intimate images or videos, send them to another person, upload them to a website or threaten to do this without the person’s consent, and acknowledges the view that anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of this crime should seek advice and report the matter to the police.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the reported doubling in unique views on Citizens Advice Scotland’s Advice for Scotland webpages regarding the sharing of intimate images or videos without a person’s consent; notes the view that this is a matter that requires prompt action to make sure that people in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency and across Scotland are aware of their rights and responsibilities; highlights that the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 is now in force and makes it a crime to share intimate images or videos, send them to another person, upload them to a website or threaten to do this without the person’s consent, and acknowledges the view that anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of this crime should seek advice and report the matter to the police.
Supported by: John Finnie, Colin Beattie, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Jackie Baillie, Stuart McMillan, Neil Findlay, Sandra White, Bob Doris, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Alison Johnstone, Stewart Stevenson, Sarah Boyack, Johann Lamont, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Tara Quasim MBE, who is from Mansewood in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency and works at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on being appointed an MBE for her work with the InS:PIRE (Intensive Care Recovery: Supporting and Promoting Independence and Return to Employment) programme, which supports patients recovering after being in intensive care; acknowledges the invaluable work that Dr Quasim and her colleagues do with ICU patients with persistent physical and psychological problems; notes that the InS:PIRE project is a five-week rehabilitation and support initiative for ICU patients and their families, which has been running in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary since 2014, and acknowledges the support that it receives from the Health Foundation and University of Glasgow.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Tara Quasim MBE, who is from Mansewood in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency and works at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on being appointed an MBE for her work with the InS:PIRE (Intensive Care Recovery: Supporting and Promoting Independence and Return to Employment) programme, which supports patients recovering after being in intensive care; acknowledges the invaluable work that Dr Quasim and her colleagues do with ICU patients with persistent physical and psychological problems; notes that the InS:PIRE project is a five-week rehabilitation and support initiative for ICU patients and their families, which has been running in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary since 2014, and acknowledges the support that it receives from the Health Foundation and University of Glasgow.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Edward Mountain, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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