That the Parliament notes the two winning projects at the PACEY 2021 Youth Awards, which are global awards supporting youth-led initiatives for peace, nuclear abolition and climate change; notes that the wining projects were Towards the Enforcement of the Right to Peace from the Platform for Peace and Humanity in Slovakia, which advocates in countries, as well as at the UN, to strengthen the Right to Peace as a human and legal right, and the World’s Youth for Climate Justice (Global), which is a youth-led campaign to achieve an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on international obligations in order to protect current and future generations; acknowledges the words of Prof (Emeritus) Anreas Nidecker MD, President of the Basel Peace Office and founder of the PACEY Awards that "they clearly see the threats to current and future generations and are taking action now", and congratulates all involved in both winning projects, as well as the four runners-up out of the 250 youth activists civil society representatives from 45 countries that participated in the awards.
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That the Parliament notes the two winning projects at the PACEY 2021 Youth Awards, which are global awards supporting youth-led initiatives for peace, nuclear abolition and climate change; notes that the wining projects were Towards the Enforcement of the Right to Peace from the Platform for Peace and Humanity in Slovakia, which advocates in countries, as well as at the UN, to strengthen the Right to Peace as a human and legal right, and the World’s Youth for Climate Justice (Global), which is a youth-led campaign to achieve an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on international obligations in order to protect current and future generations; acknowledges the words of Prof (Emeritus) Anreas Nidecker MD, President of the Basel Peace Office and founder of the PACEY Awards that "they clearly see the threats to current and future generations and are taking action now", and congratulates all involved in both winning projects, as well as the four runners-up out of the 250 youth activists civil society representatives from 45 countries that participated in the awards.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament notes the Entry into Force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on 22 January 2021; understands that this treaty specifically prohibits states parties from developing, testing, producing, manufacturing, acquiring, possessing, deploying, using or threatening to use nuclear weapons, and from assisting or encouraging such acts; believes that the TPNW will reinforce existing international law obligating all states not to test, use or threaten to use nuclear arms, and understands that the Entry into Force of the TPNW will take place only two days before the 75th anniversary of UN General Assembly Resolution 1 (1), which was adopted by consensus, to ensure the elimination from national armaments of atomic weapons and all other weapons adaptable to mass destruction.
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That the Parliament notes the Entry into Force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on 22 January 2021; understands that this treaty specifically prohibits states parties from developing, testing, producing, manufacturing, acquiring, possessing, deploying, using or threatening to use nuclear weapons, and from assisting or encouraging such acts; believes that the TPNW will reinforce existing international law obligating all states not to test, use or threaten to use nuclear arms, and understands that the Entry into Force of the TPNW will take place only two days before the 75th anniversary of UN General Assembly Resolution 1 (1), which was adopted by consensus, to ensure the elimination from national armaments of atomic weapons and all other weapons adaptable to mass destruction.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, David Torrance, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Bob Doris, Andy Wightman, Sandra White, Claudia Beamish, Kenneth Gibson, Rona Mackay, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Rowley, John Finnie, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament notes the retirement of Anne Lightbody after 38 years as a Nursery Nurse and then Team Leader at Whiteinch Nursery; is aware that Anne's colleagues have stated that her dedication and commitment to children and families has been exemplary and that she has been very much involved in the school’s success, including it receiving an inspection report in 2014 that graded the school as Excellent; believes that Anne will be missed for having engaged easily with children, parents and fellow staff, and acknowledges that all the community will wish Anne a happy and long retirement.
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That the Parliament notes the retirement of Anne Lightbody after 38 years as a Nursery Nurse and then Team Leader at Whiteinch Nursery; is aware that Anne's colleagues have stated that her dedication and commitment to children and families has been exemplary and that she has been very much involved in the school’s success, including it receiving an inspection report in 2014 that graded the school as Excellent; believes that Anne will be missed for having engaged easily with children, parents and fellow staff, and acknowledges that all the community will wish Anne a happy and long retirement.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, James Dornan, Annabelle Ewing, Edward Mountain, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament is saddened by the sudden passing of the Bishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia; notes that Bishop Tartaglia served the Archdiocese of Glasgow as Bishop since 2012 and was appreciated across the city for his positive leadership and impact on communities and Catholic people; acknowledges that he passed away on the feast day of St Mungo, the Patron Saint of Glasgow, and sends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends and the church.
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That the Parliament is saddened by the sudden passing of the Bishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia; notes that Bishop Tartaglia served the Archdiocese of Glasgow as Bishop since 2012 and was appreciated across the city for his positive leadership and impact on communities and Catholic people; acknowledges that he passed away on the feast day of St Mungo, the Patron Saint of Glasgow, and sends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends and the church.
Supported by: Sandra White, Rona Mackay, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Elaine Smith, Johann Lamont, James Kelly, Alex Neil, Anas Sarwar, Donald Cameron, Monica Lennon, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, Alex Rowley
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That the Parliament notes with sympathy and sadness reports of the kidnapping and murder by the self-styled IS of 11 coal miners in the western Pakistani province of Balochistan; believes that these men were victims of sectarianism due to them belonging to the minority Shia community, the Hazara, who it understands have been oppressed by armed militants and extremists; further understands that the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has condemned the attack as a "cowardly and inhumane act of terrorism" and vowed to use all resources to apprehend the killers and bring them to justice; believes that sectarianism has no place in any society, and hopes that everyone will stand by the Hazara people in remembering those lost to this senseless killing.
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That the Parliament notes with sympathy and sadness reports of the kidnapping and murder by the self-styled IS of 11 coal miners in the western Pakistani province of Balochistan; believes that these men were victims of sectarianism due to them belonging to the minority Shia community, the Hazara, who it understands have been oppressed by armed militants and extremists; further understands that the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has condemned the attack as a "cowardly and inhumane act of terrorism" and vowed to use all resources to apprehend the killers and bring them to justice; believes that sectarianism has no place in any society, and hopes that everyone will stand by the Hazara people in remembering those lost to this senseless killing.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, John Mason, David Torrance, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Political Parties) Bill be passed.
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That the Parliament agrees that the Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Political Parties) Bill be passed.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
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That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards (Sexual Harassment and Complaints Process) Bill.
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That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Scottish Parliamentary Standards (Sexual Harassment and Complaints Process) Bill.
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/12/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Knightswood Community Centre (KCC) on its 50th anniversary, which will mark its opening in what was then the newly-built centre at Alderman Road on 1 December 1970; notes that the formal opening of the new centre saw a joint performance from the Knightswood Housewives Choir and Knightswood Community Association Juvenile Pipe Band; acknowledges that the KCC has been providing services to the Knightswood community that have improved the conditions of life for residents and has strengthened community connections, including through local orchestras, history groups, baby groups, friendship clubs, and an annual Christmas dinner for the over 60s; commends the organisation for its role in helping the community through the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes it well with the postponed 50th anniversary celebrations in the new year.
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That the Parliament congratulates Knightswood Community Centre (KCC) on its 50th anniversary, which will mark its opening in what was then the newly-built centre at Alderman Road on 1 December 1970; notes that the formal opening of the new centre saw a joint performance from the Knightswood Housewives Choir and Knightswood Community Association Juvenile Pipe Band; acknowledges that the KCC has been providing services to the Knightswood community that have improved the conditions of life for residents and has strengthened community connections, including through local orchestras, history groups, baby groups, friendship clubs, and an annual Christmas dinner for the over 60s; commends the organisation for its role in helping the community through the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes it well with the postponed 50th anniversary celebrations in the new year.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the board, management, salaried and volunteer staff of the Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on working with the Scottish Government Welfare Fund and Clyde Solutions to be able to introduce the new and innovative Outdoor Advice Centre, which will enable people to visit the front of the centre and use the all-weather advice point to discuss their issues with staff in a private, real-time, new norm face-to-face meeting via a digital touch screen, where advisor and client can see each other and converse as an alternative to meeting in person, which will keep both staff and the public safe throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and commends Drumchapel CAB and all other advice bureaux in Scotland and beyond for the invaluable work that they have carried out to continue to support their clients through their ever present helpline advice, and assistance with accessing other essential services.
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That the Parliament congratulates the board, management, salaried and volunteer staff of the Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on working with the Scottish Government Welfare Fund and Clyde Solutions to be able to introduce the new and innovative Outdoor Advice Centre, which will enable people to visit the front of the centre and use the all-weather advice point to discuss their issues with staff in a private, real-time, new norm face-to-face meeting via a digital touch screen, where advisor and client can see each other and converse as an alternative to meeting in person, which will keep both staff and the public safe throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and commends Drumchapel CAB and all other advice bureaux in Scotland and beyond for the invaluable work that they have carried out to continue to support their clients through their ever present helpline advice, and assistance with accessing other essential services.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Annabelle Ewing, David Torrance, Gordon Lindhurst, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament notes the global launch of the Parliamentary handbook on disarmament and sustainable development, which focuses on parliamentary action to implement the disarmament agenda put forward by UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in 2018; is aware that the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Parliamentarians for Global Action, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons and the World Future Council joined together and were supported by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs on the international launch of a parliamentary handbook, Assuring our Common Future, and believes that the handbook provides a background to and examples of effective policies and parliamentary actions on a wide range of disarmament issues, including weapons of mass destruction, conventional weapons, small arms and light weapons, future technologies and disarmament in outer space and cyberspace.
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That the Parliament notes the global launch of the Parliamentary handbook on disarmament and sustainable development, which focuses on parliamentary action to implement the disarmament agenda put forward by UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in 2018; is aware that the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Parliamentarians for Global Action, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons and the World Future Council joined together and were supported by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs on the international launch of a parliamentary handbook, Assuring our Common Future, and believes that the handbook provides a background to and examples of effective policies and parliamentary actions on a wide range of disarmament issues, including weapons of mass destruction, conventional weapons, small arms and light weapons, future technologies and disarmament in outer space and cyberspace.
Supported by: James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Neil, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, John Mason, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Christine Grahame, Tom Arthur, John Finnie, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Gail Ross, Gillian Martin, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire
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