Motion
Pathways to Global Human Rights: Towards a Stronger Human Rights Culture in Scotland
S6M-15782 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Somerville, Shirley-Anne
Lodged on
09 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
10 Dec 2024Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 10 Dec 2024
That the Parliament recognises 10 December 2024 as Human Rights Day; supports this year’s theme of "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now"; agrees that human rights present a route to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world; recognises that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Council of Europe, and supports its vital mission to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe; celebrates important steps to advance rights in Scotland, including the commencement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024; commends the role of human rights organisations, human rights defenders and wider civil society in driving change and challenging everyone to do better, and reaffirms its own commitment to strengthen, respect, protect and fulfil human rights through both practical action and future legislation.
Backed by
Supported by 2 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Lodged by
Somerville, Shirley-Anne
(Scottish National Party).
- Dey, Graeme (SNP)
- Stewart, Kaukab (SNP)
No division on the main motion.
The chamber divided on the amendments, but not on the motion itself. It was likely agreed without a vote, or withdrawn before the final question was put.
Computer-generated best guess
Possible final motion text as originally lodged
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That the Parliament recognises 10 December 2024 as Human Rights Day; supports this year’s theme of "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now"; agrees that human rights present a route to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world; recognises that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Council of Europe, and supports its vital mission to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe; celebrates important steps to advance rights in Scotland, including the commencement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024; commends the role of human rights organisations, human rights defenders and wider civil society in driving change and challenging everyone to do better, and reaffirms its own commitment to strengthen, respect, protect and fulfil human rights through both practical action and future legislation.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 10 Dec 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 December 2024
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-15782, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, on pathways to global human rights: towards a stronger human rights culture in Scotland. Before I c…
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Tess White
Con
Chamber
· 10 Dec 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 December 2024
No. Meanwhile, the SNP rushed through the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill before Christmas two years ago, with “feminist to her fingertips” Nicola Sturgeon dismissing women’s valid concern…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 10 Dec 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 December 2024
The Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill is therefore passed. Applause. The next question is, that amendment S6M-15782.2, in the name of Tess White, which seeks to amend motion S6M-15782, in the name o…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 10 Dec 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 December 2024
The question is, that motion S6M-15782, in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville, on pathways to global human rights: towards a stronger human rights culture in Scotland, be agreed to. Motion agreed t…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-15782Selected item09 Dec 2024 · Motion For Debate · Somerville, Shirley-AnneThat the Parliament recognises 10 December 2024 as Human Rights Day; supports this year’s theme of "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now"; agrees that human rights present a route to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world; recognises that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Council of Europe, and supports its vit...
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S6M-15782.1Linked amendment/item09 Dec 2024 · Amendment · Chapman, MaggieAs an amendment to motion S6M-15782 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (Pathways to Global Human Rights: Towards a Stronger Human Rights Culture in Scotland), insert at end "; expresses both profound disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress this year with the much anticipated proposed Human Rights Bill, to incorporate specific protection...
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S6M-15782.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 28/8909 Dec 2024 · Amendment · White, TessAs an amendment to motion S6M-15782 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (Pathways to Global Human Rights: Towards a Stronger Human Rights Culture in Scotland), leave out from "that this year" to end and insert "the important work of bodies, organisations and charities in Scotland, across the UK and around the world that act to uphold human rights and p...