Chamber and committees

Middle East: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: Amendment 5

Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Motion type: Amendment
Motion reference: S7M-01178.5
Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

As an amendment to motion S7M-01178 Gillian Mackay (Middle East: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), insert at end “recognises, however, that any such decisions must be taken in accordance with the current legal framework, noting that trade sanctions, foreign policy, export controls and economic sanctions remain reserved to the UK Government; urges the Scottish Government to continue to engage with the UK Government on the recently announced package of measures, including sanctions; reiterates its call on the UK Government to place an immediate ban on licenced arms exports from the UK to Israel; reaffirms its support for humanitarian access as well as lasting peace through a two-state solution, and also reaffirms its commitment to the international rules-based system and international humanitarian law.”