That the Parliament supports Shetland Staands Wi Black Lives Matter’s campaign to end the use of so-called blackface at Up Helly Aa, understands that blackface is part of a long history of oppression and dehumanisation against black people, welcomes the assurances from some Up Helly Aa committees that blackface will not be tolerated, calls on other committees to follow this example, and believes that blackface should have no place in modern society.
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That the Parliament supports Shetland Staands Wi Black Lives Matter’s campaign to end the use of so-called blackface at Up Helly Aa, understands that blackface is part of a long history of oppression and dehumanisation against black people, welcomes the assurances from some Up Helly Aa committees that blackface will not be tolerated, calls on other committees to follow this example, and believes that blackface should have no place in modern society.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Patrick Harvie, Stuart McMillan, Ross Greer, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Mark McDonald, Andy Wightman, Gil Paterson, Beatrice Wishart, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt, Rhoda Grant, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament remembers the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests; understands that, on the night of 3 June 1989, the Chinese military opened fire at unarmed student-led protestors around the square, clearing it by dawn; further understands that, although there has never been any independently-verified death toll, the then British ambassador to China estimated that at least 10,000 people were killed as a result of the protests and subsequent crackdown; acknowledges that friends and families of victims are still demanding an explanation from the Chinese Government for what happened; believes that activists who wish to commemorate those killed are at risk of being threatened, harassed and detained by the Chinese authorities; notes calls from Amnesty International for China to publicly acknowledge what it sees as the human rights violations that occurred, and for it to launch an open and independent inquiry to hold those responsible for the events accountable; further notes what it believes to be the Chinese authorities’ ongoing attempts to erode human rights protections in Hong Kong and what it sees as the frequent use of excessive force against protestors there; understands that authorities in Hong Kong have banned the annual commemoration of the Tiananmen Square protests, and calls on all governments to recognise citizens’ right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
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That the Parliament remembers the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests; understands that, on the night of 3 June 1989, the Chinese military opened fire at unarmed student-led protestors around the square, clearing it by dawn; further understands that, although there has never been any independently-verified death toll, the then British ambassador to China estimated that at least 10,000 people were killed as a result of the protests and subsequent crackdown; acknowledges that friends and families of victims are still demanding an explanation from the Chinese Government for what happened; believes that activists who wish to commemorate those killed are at risk of being threatened, harassed and detained by the Chinese authorities; notes calls from Amnesty International for China to publicly acknowledge what it sees as the human rights violations that occurred, and for it to launch an open and independent inquiry to hold those responsible for the events accountable; further notes what it believes to be the Chinese authorities’ ongoing attempts to erode human rights protections in Hong Kong and what it sees as the frequent use of excessive force against protestors there; understands that authorities in Hong Kong have banned the annual commemoration of the Tiananmen Square protests, and calls on all governments to recognise citizens’ right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Andy Wightman, Mark Ruskell, John Mason, Sandra White, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Patrick Harvie, Pauline McNeill, Ross Greer, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament thanks the Uist children who have participated in befriending networks during lockdown; understands that pupils from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath, Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich, Sgoil an Iochdair and Sgoil Dhalabroig were encouraged to write letters to people living in care homes as part of the National Literacy Trust Dear New Friend initiative; recognises that schools also wrote to established befriending networks in Uist; notes that letters have been written in both Gaelic and English, ensuring that correspondence can be read in the recipients' mother tongue, and welcomes the compassion and community spirit shown by Uist’s young people.
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That the Parliament thanks the Uist children who have participated in befriending networks during lockdown; understands that pupils from Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath, Sgoil Bhaile a' Mhanaich, Sgoil an Iochdair and Sgoil Dhalabroig were encouraged to write letters to people living in care homes as part of the National Literacy Trust Dear New Friend initiative; recognises that schools also wrote to established befriending networks in Uist; notes that letters have been written in both Gaelic and English, ensuring that correspondence can be read in the recipients' mother tongue, and welcomes the compassion and community spirit shown by Uist’s young people.
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Oban-based marine scientist, Bhavani Narayanaswamy, on being awarded a professorship at the University of the Highlands and Islands; understands that Professor Narayanaswamy’s research has played a key role in exploring the important issue of microplastics in the world's oceans; notes that she also volunteers as a STEM ambassador, promoting the sciences to local schoolchildren; thanks Professor Narayanaswamy for her work to date, and wishes her the very best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Oban-based marine scientist, Bhavani Narayanaswamy, on being awarded a professorship at the University of the Highlands and Islands; understands that Professor Narayanaswamy’s research has played a key role in exploring the important issue of microplastics in the world's oceans; notes that she also volunteers as a STEM ambassador, promoting the sciences to local schoolchildren; thanks Professor Narayanaswamy for her work to date, and wishes her the very best for the future.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Angela Constance, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Hands off Press Freedom, the annual report by the partner organisations in the Council of Europe Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists; is concerned by the rise in violent attacks on journalists highlighted in the report and by its claim of moves in some European countries to undermine the ability of journalists to protect the anonymity of their sources; believes that a functioning free press is vital to protecting democracy, and thanks journalists for continuing to carry out their work in the face of intimidation.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Hands off Press Freedom, the annual report by the partner organisations in the Council of Europe Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists; is concerned by the rise in violent attacks on journalists highlighted in the report and by its claim of moves in some European countries to undermine the ability of journalists to protect the anonymity of their sources; believes that a functioning free press is vital to protecting democracy, and thanks journalists for continuing to carry out their work in the face of intimidation.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Andy Wightman, Neil Findlay, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of Inverness Caledonian Thistle on its recently-announced TogetherNess programme, which asks fans and businesses to donate food and household items that the club will then redistribute to its older season ticket holders; applauds Nairn County, which has also launched a similar initiative, and believes that this community mindedness being demonstrated by both clubs is invaluable during the COVID-19 crisis.
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of Inverness Caledonian Thistle on its recently-announced TogetherNess programme, which asks fans and businesses to donate food and household items that the club will then redistribute to its older season ticket holders; applauds Nairn County, which has also launched a similar initiative, and believes that this community mindedness being demonstrated by both clubs is invaluable during the COVID-19 crisis.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Mark McDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20979 in the name of Liam Kerr (Police Scotland Underfunded in Draft Budget), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "supports increased funding for community-based police officers."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20979 in the name of Liam Kerr (Police Scotland Underfunded in Draft Budget), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "supports increased funding for community-based police officers."
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That the Parliament congratulates Emma Roddick, who is a member of The Highland Council, on the success of her campaign to introduce a dedicated mental health option on the out-of-hours NHS 24 helpline menu after her petition calling for this received more than 25,000 signatures; acknowledges that this will provide people selecting the option with valuable assistance by allowing them to talk to someone directly about their issues; understands the importance of treating mental ill health as seriously as physical ailments; hopes this change will go some way to breaking down stigma, and applauds Emma for this.
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That the Parliament congratulates Emma Roddick, who is a member of The Highland Council, on the success of her campaign to introduce a dedicated mental health option on the out-of-hours NHS 24 helpline menu after her petition calling for this received more than 25,000 signatures; acknowledges that this will provide people selecting the option with valuable assistance by allowing them to talk to someone directly about their issues; understands the importance of treating mental ill health as seriously as physical ailments; hopes this change will go some way to breaking down stigma, and applauds Emma for this.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Alasdair Allan, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the country's largest trade union, UNISON Scotland, which has around 150,000 members, to back a future independence referendum, at a time to be determined by the Scottish Parliament; notes the comments by UNISON Scotland's Convener, Lilian Macer, that it aims to take this decision to the wider trade union movement and that, together with the Jimmy Reid Foundation, it plans to promote debate on this at the 2020 STUC Congress in April, and believes that trade union members will play a vital role in the campaign to secure Scotland’s independence.
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the country's largest trade union, UNISON Scotland, which has around 150,000 members, to back a future independence referendum, at a time to be determined by the Scottish Parliament; notes the comments by UNISON Scotland's Convener, Lilian Macer, that it aims to take this decision to the wider trade union movement and that, together with the Jimmy Reid Foundation, it plans to promote debate on this at the 2020 STUC Congress in April, and believes that trade union members will play a vital role in the campaign to secure Scotland’s independence.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Neil, Bob Doris, Patrick Harvie, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Ross Greer, John Mason, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the Cromarty and Resolis Film Society on the opening of the new Cromarty Cinema, which opens on 31 January 2020; understands that the establishment of a permanent cinema follows the success of the Cromarty Film Festival; commends the film society’s commitment to run the cinema as a community asset; welcomes the partnership between Cromarty Cinema and the established Eden Court in Inverness; believes that the cinema will make a positive contribution to advancing art and culture in the Highlands; thanks the film society for its hard work in bringing the project to life, and wishes everyone involved success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Cromarty and Resolis Film Society on the opening of the new Cromarty Cinema, which opens on 31 January 2020; understands that the establishment of a permanent cinema follows the success of the Cromarty Film Festival; commends the film society’s commitment to run the cinema as a community asset; welcomes the partnership between Cromarty Cinema and the established Eden Court in Inverness; believes that the cinema will make a positive contribution to advancing art and culture in the Highlands; thanks the film society for its hard work in bringing the project to life, and wishes everyone involved success in the future.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Maureen Watt
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