As an amendment to motion S5M-02364 in the name of Angela Constance (Working Together to Prevent and Eradicate Hate Crime and Prejudice), leave out from "commends" to "reports of hate crime" and insert "agrees that the media has a critical role in shaping social attitudes, and appreciates the role of education in raising awareness to counteract negative stereotypes; supports a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime across Scotland; understands the need to increase diversity within the workforce of the criminal justice system; commends the work of the third sector in raising awareness, tackling prejudice and promoting equality; further commends the role of Police Scotland and third party reporting centres in responding to reports of hate crime and stresses the need for more resources to be allocated to them".
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, November 7, 2016
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Supported by: Douglas Ross
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, November 9, 2016