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

  • Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 31 October 2016
  • Motion reference: S5M-02203.2
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 01 November 2016

As an amendment to motion S5M-02203 in the name of Michael Matheson (UK Referendum on EU Membership: Impacts on Justice and Security in Scotland), leave out from “the result” to end and insert “the vote to leave the EU; recognises the benefits to the justice system of European 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 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 seek a continuously strong relationship with Interpol, as well as play a pivotal role with international  partners such as NATO and the Five Eyes intelligence network; supports the UK playing a key role in the UN Security Council through its permanent seat, and calls on the Scottish Government to positively engage in shaping the UK’s negotiating strategy for leaving the EU."


Vote

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

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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Abstained
0
Did not vote
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Related motion

Motion ref. S5M-02203

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

Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, October 31, 2016

Supported by: Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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


Accepted related 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