That the Parliament welcomes the steps taken by Fife Council in creating good practice to prevent homelessness caused by domestic abuse; highlights the work involving the council, Scottish Women’s Aid and a community research team of women made homeless in Fife through domestic abuse, including the report, Change, Justice, Fairness, "Why should we have to move everywhere and everything because of him?"; praises the adoption by the council of a co-production approach, which has resulted in a respectful, individualised and victim/survivor-led strategy for keeping women and children safe in their homes; notes that the council has responded to the lockdown by maintaining its proactive approach by keeping allocations of housing open to enable women and children to safely move home and reduce additional pressure on refuge spaces; appreciates the close working between the council and a coalition of organisations committed to transforming how social landlords respond to domestic abuse, including the development of Scotland’s first guidance for social landlords, which takes a human rights approach to housing and homelessness; commends the creative and committed service redesign work undertaken by Fife Council and its response to homelessness and domestic abuse during this pandemic, when women and children experiencing domestic abuse are particularly at risk, and hopes that this approach can be shared with other local authorities as an example of good practice.
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That the Parliament welcomes the steps taken by Fife Council in creating good practice to prevent homelessness caused by domestic abuse; highlights the work involving the council, Scottish Women’s Aid and a community research team of women made homeless in Fife through domestic abuse, including the report, Change, Justice, Fairness, "Why should we have to move everywhere and everything because of him?"; praises the adoption by the council of a co-production approach, which has resulted in a respectful, individualised and victim/survivor-led strategy for keeping women and children safe in their homes; notes that the council has responded to the lockdown by maintaining its proactive approach by keeping allocations of housing open to enable women and children to safely move home and reduce additional pressure on refuge spaces; appreciates the close working between the council and a coalition of organisations committed to transforming how social landlords respond to domestic abuse, including the development of Scotland’s first guidance for social landlords, which takes a human rights approach to housing and homelessness; commends the creative and committed service redesign work undertaken by Fife Council and its response to homelessness and domestic abuse during this pandemic, when women and children experiencing domestic abuse are particularly at risk, and hopes that this approach can be shared with other local authorities as an example of good practice.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Sarah Boyack, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, Monica Lennon
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, that March 2020 is Commonwealth Gender Equality Month; supports the call to end gender inequality throughout Commonwealth countries by 2030; notes the Secretary-General’s statement that the focus of the month is a way to “sharpen the focus on the need to accelerate the rate at which action is taken by our member nations to achieve gender equality”; recognises that advancing women’s rights and the education of girls are critical preconditions for effective and sustainable development; welcomes the launch of a toolkit, developed in partnership with the NO MORE Foundation, which seeks to support implementation of the sustainable development goal five for gender equality, and supports all efforts to realise the Commonwealth Charter’s core value and principle that gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential components of human development and basic human rights.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, that March 2020 is Commonwealth Gender Equality Month; supports the call to end gender inequality throughout Commonwealth countries by 2030; notes the Secretary-General’s statement that the focus of the month is a way to “sharpen the focus on the need to accelerate the rate at which action is taken by our member nations to achieve gender equality”; recognises that advancing women’s rights and the education of girls are critical preconditions for effective and sustainable development; welcomes the launch of a toolkit, developed in partnership with the NO MORE Foundation, which seeks to support implementation of the sustainable development goal five for gender equality, and supports all efforts to realise the Commonwealth Charter’s core value and principle that gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential components of human development and basic human rights.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Christine Grahame, Mark Ruskell, Iain Gray, Monica Lennon, Jeremy Balfour, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, John Mason, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Rowley, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Pauline Smeaton on being awarded the title of the UK’s Best Arts Champion at the Hearts for the Arts Awards 2020, which was presented by the National Campaign for the Arts; understands that the awards recognise the unsung local heroes at local authorities who are championing the arts; recognises that Pauline is a service development supervisor at St Andrews OnFife Library and was chosen for sharing her love of reading and books in her community, especially among young people and children, and wishes Pauline and the whole team at OnFife Libraries continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Pauline Smeaton on being awarded the title of the UK’s Best Arts Champion at the Hearts for the Arts Awards 2020, which was presented by the National Campaign for the Arts; understands that the awards recognise the unsung local heroes at local authorities who are championing the arts; recognises that Pauline is a service development supervisor at St Andrews OnFife Library and was chosen for sharing her love of reading and books in her community, especially among young people and children, and wishes Pauline and the whole team at OnFife Libraries continued success in the future.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Willie Rennie, Kenneth Gibson, Maureen Watt, Bruce Crawford, Gil Paterson, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Annabelle Ewing, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the West Fife Witches Remembered Digital Trail project on its award of £10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that the project aims to create a digital memorial trail to those accused and persecuted of witchcraft in Fife, and includes the creation of an app and website and the installation of three bronze disks on established walking routes of the Fife Coastal Path and the Fife Pilgrim Way; welcomes that the project will also conduct research into Lilias Adie, a suspected witch, who died in 1704 and whose grave on the Torryburn shore is the only confirmed revenant burial in Scotland; highlights the work of the West Fife Witches Remembered group in raising awareness and recognition of the thousands of men and women accused of witchcraft in early modern Scotland as victims of injustice; notes research from the University of Edinburgh indicating over 3,800 were tortured and killed across Scotland under the Witchcraft Act 1563, 12% of whom were from Fife; acknowledges that the history of witchcraft in Scotland documents breaches of human rights, and reveals deep social injustice and inequality, particularly aimed at women, and wishes all those involved in the project continued success with their work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the West Fife Witches Remembered Digital Trail project on its award of £10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund; understands that the project aims to create a digital memorial trail to those accused and persecuted of witchcraft in Fife, and includes the creation of an app and website and the installation of three bronze disks on established walking routes of the Fife Coastal Path and the Fife Pilgrim Way; welcomes that the project will also conduct research into Lilias Adie, a suspected witch, who died in 1704 and whose grave on the Torryburn shore is the only confirmed revenant burial in Scotland; highlights the work of the West Fife Witches Remembered group in raising awareness and recognition of the thousands of men and women accused of witchcraft in early modern Scotland as victims of injustice; notes research from the University of Edinburgh indicating over 3,800 were tortured and killed across Scotland under the Witchcraft Act 1563, 12% of whom were from Fife; acknowledges that the history of witchcraft in Scotland documents breaches of human rights, and reveals deep social injustice and inequality, particularly aimed at women, and wishes all those involved in the project continued success with their work.
Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Monica Lennon, Jenny Gilruth, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20625 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Recognising Scotland in Europe), leave out from “as a symbol of membership” to end and insert "in recognition of membership of the European Union; continues to welcome and value EU citizens who have made their home in Scotland and the huge contribution that they make; recognises the importance of the future relationship within the family of European nations and the important role that the Scottish Parliament has in fostering that; notes the explanation brought forward by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) as to why it took the decision to stop flying the flag of the European Union, and recognises that such decisions are best made by the SPCB operating on a non-partisan basis."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20625 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Recognising Scotland in Europe), leave out from “as a symbol of membership” to end and insert "in recognition of membership of the European Union; continues to welcome and value EU citizens who have made their home in Scotland and the huge contribution that they make; recognises the importance of the future relationship within the family of European nations and the important role that the Scottish Parliament has in fostering that; notes the explanation brought forward by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) as to why it took the decision to stop flying the flag of the European Union, and recognises that such decisions are best made by the SPCB operating on a non-partisan basis."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Kirkcaldy High School on its UNICEF UK Gold Rights Respecting Schools Award; understands that it is the first Fife secondary school to achieve this; welcomes its values of Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Learning, and pays tribute to the pupils, staff and school community for the hard work that has led to this achievement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kirkcaldy High School on its UNICEF UK Gold Rights Respecting Schools Award; understands that it is the first Fife secondary school to achieve this; welcomes its values of Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Learning, and pays tribute to the pupils, staff and school community for the hard work that has led to this achievement.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Iain Gray, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Lizzy Halstead of Kirkcaldy who won Champion of the Year for a Tenant or Resident in the National Good Practice Awards 2019, which was organised by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Scotland; recognises that Lizzy has worked tirelessly to improve her community, the Linktown area of Kirkcaldy, over the last 25 years; highlights her work supporting those experiencing poverty and social isolation; applauds the numerous events that she has organised to ensure her community is a better place to live, work and play for everyone; commends her fundraising for Help The Homeless; believes Lizzy always puts the needs of others first, and wishes her all the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lizzy Halstead of Kirkcaldy who won Champion of the Year for a Tenant or Resident in the National Good Practice Awards 2019, which was organised by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Scotland; recognises that Lizzy has worked tirelessly to improve her community, the Linktown area of Kirkcaldy, over the last 25 years; highlights her work supporting those experiencing poverty and social isolation; applauds the numerous events that she has organised to ensure her community is a better place to live, work and play for everyone; commends her fundraising for Help The Homeless; believes Lizzy always puts the needs of others first, and wishes her all the very best for the future.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Joan McAlpine, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19967 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (TV Licences for over 75s), after "public service broadcasting" insert “; recognises research from Age Scotland that 100,000 older people in Scotland feel lonely all or most of the time and that, for around half of over 75s, TV or a pet is their main form of company; highlights the additional financial strain that this decision places on older people, including those already living in relative poverty".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-19967 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (TV Licences for over 75s), after "public service broadcasting" insert “; recognises research from Age Scotland that 100,000 older people in Scotland feel lonely all or most of the time and that, for around half of over 75s, TV or a pet is their main form of company; highlights the additional financial strain that this decision places on older people, including those already living in relative poverty".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21/11/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Contemporary Art Network’s Art in Action campaign, which took place over the summer of 2019 and involved artists from the Mid Scotland and Fife region and across Scotland meeting with MSPs to champion the role of visual art in communities; recognises the importance and contribution of art and artists to Scotland's society, culture and economy; notes that the SCAN Visual Arts Manifesto calls on policy makers to place culture at the heart of representative policy and decision-making and for longer-term public investment to support the creative and professional development of artists, workers and organisations, and recognises that the forthcoming Budget and the Culture Strategy offer an opportunity for debate about the nature of arts and cultural funding.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Scottish Contemporary Art Network’s Art in Action campaign, which took place over the summer of 2019 and involved artists from the Mid Scotland and Fife region and across Scotland meeting with MSPs to champion the role of visual art in communities; recognises the importance and contribution of art and artists to Scotland's society, culture and economy; notes that the SCAN Visual Arts Manifesto calls on policy makers to place culture at the heart of representative policy and decision-making and for longer-term public investment to support the creative and professional development of artists, workers and organisations, and recognises that the forthcoming Budget and the Culture Strategy offer an opportunity for debate about the nature of arts and cultural funding.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, David Stewart, Patrick Harvie, John Mason, Mark Ruskell, Jenny Gilruth, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Jackie Baillie, Monica Lennon, Colin Smyth, Fulton MacGregor, Lewis Macdonald, Stuart McMillan, Angela Constance, Clare Adamson, Kenneth Gibson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 05/12/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Workshops Week 2019, which runs from 16 to 23 November 2019 and is the first annual celebration of the rich and diverse activity happening all year round that underpins contemporary art production across Scotland; acknowledges the work of the Scotland's Workshops network in creating this event to raise awareness of the unique specialist skills and facilities provided throughout the country, which support the work of visual artists; recognises the contribution that this makes to enhancing Scotland's cultural profile around the world, and acknowledges the impact that this has on communities in Mid Scotland and Fife, and across Scotland, through the learning experiences of young people and the provision of evening classes for adults, youth programmes and schools engagement.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Workshops Week 2019, which runs from 16 to 23 November 2019 and is the first annual celebration of the rich and diverse activity happening all year round that underpins contemporary art production across Scotland; acknowledges the work of the Scotland's Workshops network in creating this event to raise awareness of the unique specialist skills and facilities provided throughout the country, which support the work of visual artists; recognises the contribution that this makes to enhancing Scotland's cultural profile around the world, and acknowledges the impact that this has on communities in Mid Scotland and Fife, and across Scotland, through the learning experiences of young people and the provision of evening classes for adults, youth programmes and schools engagement.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Iain Gray, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, Sarah Boyack
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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