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PE1934: Develop an educational resource on gender-based violence for all year groups in High School

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to work with Education Scotland to develop an educational resource on gender-based violence for all year groups in High School. This resource should –
- Educate on the causes of gender-based violence and
- Ensure that young people leave school with the tools to help create a safer society for women

Petitioner: Craig Scoular on behalf of Greenfaulds High School Rights and Equalities Committee

Status: Closed

Date published: 03 May 2022

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SPICe briefing (160KB, pdf) posted 06 June 2022

Committee Meetings

29 June 2022: The Committee agreed to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. It also agreed to write to COSLA.

Official Report of Meeting 29 June 2022

22 February 2023: The Committee agreed to write to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), Rape Crisis Scotland, and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.

Official Report of Meeting 22 February 2023

08 November 2023: The Committee agreed to write to the University of Glasgow and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.

Official Report of Meeting 08 November 2023

09 October 2024: The Committee agreed to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.

Official Report of Meeting 09 October 2024

04 June 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.

Official Report of Meeting 04 June 2025