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PE2147: Create more women-only homeless accommodation that protects and meets the specific needs of women

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to reform homeless services in Scotland and ensure services protect women from sexual assault and exploitation by increasing funding and supporting the creation of more women-only homeless accommodation.

Petitioner: Laura Jones on behalf of the Scottish Tenants Organisation

Status: Closed

Date published: 24 February 2025

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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (114KB, pdf) posted 03 April 2025


Committee Meetings

07 May 2025: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government.

Official Report of Meeting 7 May 2025

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

Official Report of Meeting 10 December 2025


Written Submissions

PE2147/A: Scottish Government written submission, 8 April 2025 (74KB, pdf) posted 09 April 2025

PE2147/B: Scottish Government written submission, 4 June 2025 (93KB, pdf) posted 05 June 2025