As an amendment to motion S6M-19980 in the name of Pauline McNeill (Transparency in Tackling Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), insert at end “, and, in doing so, to give consideration to the continuing work of the statutory Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, which is considering the abuse of children in care in Scotland, the effects of that abuse and if changes to the law, policies or procedures are needed; recognises the independence of Police Scotland and that the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 stipulates that the Chief Constable is responsible for the policing of Scotland, and is accountable to the Scottish Police Authority, and acknowledges that the information and data being gathered by members of the National Child Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group is necessary to ensure that informed evidence-based decisions are taken on the need for further independent inquiries or reviews.”
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, December 1, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025