Domestic Violence Statistics
- Submitted by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 22 June 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00468
That the Parliament notes the reported increase in domestic violence incidents in the past year; recognises that this might have been exacerbated by the effects of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic but also understands that the rise is in part due to the recent awareness campaign and legislation; notes that there is reported 84% conviction rate; encourages victims to continue coming forward, and looks forwards to the day when domestic abuse is no longer an issue in society.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Siobhian Brown, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Bob Doris, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Rhoda Grant, Ross Greer, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, Collette Stevenson, Kaukab Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Elena Whitham, Beatrice Wishart