Motion
Championing Disability Equality and Human Rights
S6M-11537 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Roddick, Emma
Lodged on
04 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
05 Dec 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 05 Dec 2023
That the Parliament notes the ambition for Scotland to be a world leader in both the legislation for, and realisation of, human rights; recognises the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis continue to have on disabled people’s human rights and equality; welcomes the action being taken across the Scottish Government, including reopening the Independent Living Fund in Scotland, with an initial investment of £9 million, and a commitment to develop and implement an Immediate Priorities Plan for Disabled People; notes the recent consultation on a Human Rights Bill to incorporate economic, social and cultural rights and rights for disabled people into Scots law, which, if effectively implemented, will help secure a life of dignity for all, including the most marginalised and disadvantaged; reaffirms the values of Scotland’s National Performance Framework outcomes for disabled people, including protecting human rights, allowing people to live free from discrimination, and creating a fairer, more inclusive Scotland, and commits to listening to the lived experience and expertise of disabled people and to sharing policy development and decision-making in a genuinely inclusive and participatory manner.
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Green 1
Lodged by
Roddick, Emma
(Scottish National Party).
- Harvie, Patrick (Green)
- McLennan, Paul (SNP)
- Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
05 Dec 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
68Against
50Abstain
0Not voted
11Amendments were lodged but none were carried; the motion was decided as originally lodged.
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Possible final motion text as originally lodged
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That the Parliament notes the ambition for Scotland to be a world leader in both the legislation for, and realisation of, human rights; recognises the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis continue to have on disabled people’s human rights and equality; welcomes the action being taken across the Scottish Government, including reopening the Independent Living Fund in Scotland, with an initial investment of £9 million, and a commitment to develop and implement an Immediate Priorities Plan for Disabled People; notes the recent consultation on a Human Rights Bill to incorporate economic, social and cultural rights and rights for disabled people into Scots law, which, if effectively implemented, will help secure a life of dignity for all, including the most marginalised and disadvantaged; reaffirms the values of Scotland’s National Performance Framework outcomes for disabled people, including protecting human rights, allowing people to live free from discrimination, and creating a fairer, more inclusive Scotland, and commits to listening to the lived experience and expertise of disabled people and to sharing policy development and decision-making in a genuinely inclusive and participatory manner.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 5 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 05 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 December 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11537, in the name of Emma Roddick, on championing disability equality and human rights. 14:47
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 05 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 December 2023
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11537.1, in the name of Miles Briggs, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11537, in the name…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 05 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 December 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11537.2, in the name of Paul O’Kane, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11537, in the name of Emma Roddick, on championing disability equality and human rights, …
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 05 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 December 2023
The final question is, that motion S6M-11537, in the name of Emma Roddick, on championing disability equality and human rights, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 05 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 05 December 2023
The result of the division on motion S6M-11537, in the name of Emma Roddick, on championing disability equality and human rights, is: For 68, Against 50, Abstentions 0. Motion agreed to, That the P…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11537Selected itemCarried 68/5004 Dec 2023 · Motion For Debate · Roddick, EmmaThat the Parliament notes the ambition for Scotland to be a world leader in both the legislation for, and realisation of, human rights; recognises the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis continue to have on disabled people’s human rights and equality; welcomes the action being taken across the Scottish Go...
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S6M-11537.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 52/6504 Dec 2023 · Amendment · Briggs, MilesAs an amendment to motion S6M-11537 in the name of Emma Roddick (Championing Disability Equality and Human Rights), insert at end “; expresses concern over the number of families, children and disabled people in temporary accommodation; calls on the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry to investigate the failings of Scottish ministers during the pandemic such ...
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S6M-11537.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 50/6404 Dec 2023 · Amendment · O'Kane, PaulAs an amendment to motion S6M-11537 in the name of Emma Roddick (Championing Disability Equality and Human Rights), leave out from “recognises” to end and insert “acknowledges that the Scottish Human Rights Commission has warned that the Scottish Government has not done enough to ensure that disabled people’s human rights are fully...