That the Parliament notes that Scotland has one of the highest proportions of prisoners in Western Europe; recognises the action that has been taken to establish a sustainable prison population and shift the balance between the use of custody and justice in the community, while protecting the public from harm; acknowledges the need for an independent review of sentencing and penal policy to consider how imprisonment and community interventions are used; further acknowledges the key role that the third sector can play in the effective delivery of justice services that reduce reoffending, and support rehabilitation and reintegration into society; agrees that there is a need for strong partnership working and co-ordination between third sector organisations, justice social work and the Scottish Prison Service to provide support and improve outcomes for those leaving prison, and believes that the Parliament has an important role to play in discussing the use of imprisonment and the best means for addressing offending behaviour, by both effective prevention and appropriate rehabilitation, and for reducing crime and keeping communities safe.
Supported by:
Siobhian Brown
Result 70 for, 42 against, 1 abstained, 16 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
No Party Affiliation
Alba Party
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 28 for, 69 against, 14 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 16 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote Vote Defeated