That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Twigg on his recent appointment as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA); notes that the CPA is a membership association and a parliamentary wing of the Commonwealth, bringing together parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, allowing for the sharing of good practice and common interest across 180 parliaments at national, provincial and territorial levels; recognises and thanks Jarvis Matiya for his work as acting Secretary-General of the Association and welcomes the wealth of parliamentary experience that Stephen will bring to the role; extends its best wishes to Stephen for success in the role, and looks forward to supporting the work of the Association and strengthening the links across parliaments and parliamentarians in the Commonwealth.
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That the Parliament congratulates Stephen Twigg on his recent appointment as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA); notes that the CPA is a membership association and a parliamentary wing of the Commonwealth, bringing together parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, allowing for the sharing of good practice and common interest across 180 parliaments at national, provincial and territorial levels; recognises and thanks Jarvis Matiya for his work as acting Secretary-General of the Association and welcomes the wealth of parliamentary experience that Stephen will bring to the role; extends its best wishes to Stephen for success in the role, and looks forward to supporting the work of the Association and strengthening the links across parliaments and parliamentarians in the Commonwealth.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Monica Lennon, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Alex Rowley, Margaret Mitchell, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Mark McDonald
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Dave Roper, who is from Dunfermline, which have saw him running and walking in his community in a Spiderman or Hulk costume throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, boosting the spirits of children and adults alike and raising over £5,000 so far for Calaiswood School; recognises that Dave has been joined in his running exploits by a number of others who have also taken to Fife streets in costume, including the Pitcorthie Batman, the Dunfermline Flash, the Duloch Captain America and the Crossgates Captain Marvel, and thanks Dave and the other costumed runners for the joy that they have been bringing, including to people who have been unable to leave their homes during this lockdown period.
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That the Parliament recognises the efforts of Dave Roper, who is from Dunfermline, which have saw him running and walking in his community in a Spiderman or Hulk costume throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, boosting the spirits of children and adults alike and raising over £5,000 so far for Calaiswood School; recognises that Dave has been joined in his running exploits by a number of others who have also taken to Fife streets in costume, including the Pitcorthie Batman, the Dunfermline Flash, the Duloch Captain America and the Crossgates Captain Marvel, and thanks Dave and the other costumed runners for the joy that they have been bringing, including to people who have been unable to leave their homes during this lockdown period.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing
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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.
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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, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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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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