That the Parliament agrees that all individuals should be treated with dignity and respect and able to feel safe in their communities; supports robust criminal justice responses to violence, intimidation, hatred and disorder that harm individuals, and damage community relations; rejects attempts by the small minority of people who create fear, division and hostility within Scotland's communities in person and online; supports efforts to build trust, strengthen cohesion and ensure that everyone can live safely free from prejudice, hatred and discrimination; recognises the disproportionate harms to marginalised groups, and condemns the far right's deliberate incitement of violence against migrants, asylum-seekers, Muslims and people of colour; further recognises the need to work with community groups to co-design strategies for community safety, ensuring that any response is shaped by those most impacted by violence and discrimination; and calls on the Scottish Government to increase investment in community-led safe spaces, culturally appropriate mental health and wellbeing services, crisis support as well as the safety and security of frontline charities and community organisations that are facing threats and abuse.
Supported by: Neil Gray, Kirsten Oswald, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Result 92 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed
That the Parliament agrees that all individuals should be treated with dignity and respect and able to feel safe in their communities; supports robust criminal justice responses to violence, intimidation, hatred and disorder that harm individuals, and damage community relations; rejects attempts by the small minority of people who create fear, division and hostility within Scotland's communities in person and online, and supports efforts to build trust, strengthen cohesion and ensure that everyone can live safely free from prejudice, hatred and discrimination.
Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01084.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 17 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01084.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Kate Nevens, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01084.3
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Supported by: Maggie Chapman
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01084.4
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Supported by: Carol Mochan
Result 24 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Disagreed