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UK Referendum on EU Membership: Impacts on Justice and Security in Scotland

  • Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 31 October 2016
  • Motion reference: S5M-02203
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Motions as amended

That the Parliament acknowledges the result of the UK referendum on EU membership in Scotland; recognises the continuing importance of EU membership to Scotland; acknowledges the benefits to the justice system of EU-wide cooperation and the extent to which the current Scottish justice system is shaped and informed by EU law, as well as the benefits to Scotland’s mixed legal system, which includes civilian elements; notes that any repeal of the EU justice and law enforcement measures will have an impact on the effectiveness of law enforcement and an increase in costs in law enforcement procedures due to the lack of harmonised systems and standards already established; acknowledges the pivotal role played by EUROPOL in facilitating and supporting the international cooperation necessary to combat cross-border crime and terrorism; resolves to promote Scotland’s willingness to continue to collaborate with European partners; calls on the Scottish Government to undertake a full analysis of the impact of leaving the EU on Scotland’s independent justice system, to protect against any unforeseen consequences and to fully inform the negotiation process, and calls on the UK Government to ensure that Scotland has a role in the decision-making, as well as full involvement in all negotiations between the UK Government and the EU, to protect Scotland’s independent justice system.


Supported by: Michael Russell

Vote

Result 94 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote Vote Passed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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0
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0
Did not vote
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Original motion text

That the Parliament acknowledges the result of the UK referendum on EU membership in Scotland; recognises the continuing importance of EU membership to Scotland; acknowledges the benefits to the justice system of EU-wide cooperation and the extent to which the current Scottish justice system is shaped and informed by EU law, as well as the benefits to Scotland’s mixed legal system, which includes civilian elements; notes that any repeal of the EU justice and law enforcement measures will have an impact on the effectiveness of law enforcement and an increase in costs in law enforcement procedures due to the lack of harmonised systems and standards already established; acknowledges the pivotal role played by EUROPOL in facilitating and supporting the international cooperation necessary to combat cross-border crime and terrorism; resolves to promote Scotland’s willingness to continue to collaborate with European partners, and calls on the UK Government to ensure that Scotland has a role in the decision-making, as well as full involvement in all negotiations between the UK Government and the EU, to protect Scotland’s independent justice system.

Accepted amendments

Motion ref. S5M-02203.1

UK Referendum on EU Membership: Impacts on Justice and Security in Scotland - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, October 31, 2016

Supported by: Mary Fee
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Result 94 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote Vote Passed

Defeated amendments

Motion ref. S5M-02203.2

UK Referendum on EU Membership: Impacts on Justice and Security in Scotland - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, October 31, 2016

Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Result 29 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote Vote Defeated