Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 12 June 2025
12 Jun 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Racism and Racist Bullying (Schools)
I recently heard the story of Ekta Marwaha, who was forced to remove her daughter, Anisa, from school after months of racist bullying. The incident was reported and an apology was received from the bully, but records were not held, no follow-up work was done and the bullying continued.
There are many anti-racist toolkits, but can the cabinet secretary tell me how the Scottish Government is ensuring that they are put into practice? Will she meet me and Ekta to hear directly about the impact of racism on children?
In the same item of business
5. Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to ensure that schools are tackling racism and racist bullying. (S6O-04788)
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Jenny Gilruth)
SNP
I am clear that there is no place for racism in our schools. Incidents of discrimination or prejudice must be addressed whenever they arise, and it is import...
Foysol Choudhury
Lab
I recently heard the story of Ekta Marwaha, who was forced to remove her daughter, Anisa, from school after months of racist bullying. The incident was repor...
Jenny Gilruth
SNP
I am happy to give Mr Choudhury an undertaking to meet him and his constituent. We know that, in the post-pandemic period, there are challenges in Scotland’s...