Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 27 November 2025
27 Nov 2025 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
The prevention of male violence in all its forms is preferable, both morally and practically. During this parliamentary session, we have an opportunity to legislate to tackle male demand for prostitution and to really disrupt the trade in women and girls, which is both a cause and a consequence of violence. Does the First Minister agree that we must do all that we can to ensure that that legislation is fit for purpose and that it passes, so that we can finally make good on a policy position that we have held for decades—that prostitution is violence against women and we will not accept the harm that it causes for a second longer?
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5. Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con)
Con
To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to commemorate the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. (S6F-04480)
The First Minister (John Swinney)
SNP
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Pam Gosal
Con
I welcome to the public gallery representatives from Women’s Rights Network Scotland and Beira’s Place, along with survivors of domestic abuse. Today, we hel...
The First Minister
SNP
Presiding Officer, Pam Gosal raises many serious issues, to which I would like to give substantial answers. First, I welcome the groups that are here. I com...
Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP)
SNP
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The First Minister
SNP
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Ash Regan (Edinburgh Eastern) (Ind)
Ind
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The First Minister
SNP
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