Motion
Pathways to Global Human Rights: Towards a Stronger Human Rights Culture in Scotland
S6M-15782.2 · Amendment · lodged by White, Tess
Lodged on
09 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
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As 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 protect those who are vulnerable; acknowledges the steps to advance rights in Scotland, including the commencement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024; notes, however, concerns among civil society regarding the Scottish Government’s engagement over the draft Disability Equality Plan, as well as other measures to improve and progress human rights in Scotland, which, it believes, the Scottish Government has not delivered; highlights a report from the Scottish Human Rights Commission published in November 2024, which emphasises the 'significant' human rights challenges for people in rural and remote areas of Scotland; recognises that a number of women’s groups continue to have serious concerns about the Scottish Government’s approach to the rights and safety of women and children; calls on the Scottish Government to work in a careful and considered way with public bodies and the third sector, in light of recent criticism over the way that it has engaged on policy matters, and urges it to take urgent and meaningful action on issues affecting human rights, including Scotland’s national housing emergency and access to vital public services such as health and social care."
Lodged by
White, Tess
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
10 Dec 2024
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
28Against
89Abstain
0Not voted
12In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 10 Dec 2024 · Meeting of the Parliament 10 December 2024
I call Tess White to speak to and move amendment S6M-15782.2. 15:36
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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 result of the division on amendment S6M-15782.2, in the name of Tess White, is: For 28, Against 89, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-15782Original motion09 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-15782.2Selected 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...