That the Parliament notes the case of Hakeem al-Araibi, a refugee who it understands has spent nearly two months in unlawful detention in a Thailand prison while awaiting the outcome of proceedings to have him extradited to Bahrain; further understands that Hakeem, a former Bahraini national football team player, found refuge and safety in Australia after fleeing torture and persecution in his home country; notes the calls from FIFPro, the world's players' union, for him to be freed to return to Melbourne, where he is a player for Pascoe Vale FC, and allowed to live in peace; commends Amnesty for raising awareness by launching an online petition, which has gathered over 50,000 signatures to date, and calls on the SFA, other federations, and FIFA to bring all influence to bear to secure Hakeem’s release.
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That the Parliament notes the case of Hakeem al-Araibi, a refugee who it understands has spent nearly two months in unlawful detention in a Thailand prison while awaiting the outcome of proceedings to have him extradited to Bahrain; further understands that Hakeem, a former Bahraini national football team player, found refuge and safety in Australia after fleeing torture and persecution in his home country; notes the calls from FIFPro, the world's players' union, for him to be freed to return to Melbourne, where he is a player for Pascoe Vale FC, and allowed to live in peace; commends Amnesty for raising awareness by launching an online petition, which has gathered over 50,000 signatures to date, and calls on the SFA, other federations, and FIFA to bring all influence to bear to secure Hakeem’s release.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Sandra White, Mark Ruskell, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Mary Fee, John Mason, Mark McDonald
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15615 in the name of Liam Kerr (Tackling Antisocial Behaviour), insert at end ", and recognises that adequately resourced support services are essential to ensuring an effective criminal justice system."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15615 in the name of Liam Kerr (Tackling Antisocial Behaviour), insert at end ", and recognises that adequately resourced support services are essential to ensuring an effective criminal justice system."
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That the Parliament notes that the States of Jersey Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to adopt a proposition that legislation should be drafted to repeal Article 79 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002, which currently permits "defence of reasonable corporal punishment of a child"; understands that the Council of Ministers has been asked to bring forward the changes and implement a public awareness raising campaign, as well as guidance and training for parents and teachers about the forthcoming ban on corporal punishment; believes that this move is indicative of an international acceptance that children should be afforded equal protection, and congratulates Jersey on this most welcome move.
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That the Parliament notes that the States of Jersey Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to adopt a proposition that legislation should be drafted to repeal Article 79 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002, which currently permits "defence of reasonable corporal punishment of a child"; understands that the Council of Ministers has been asked to bring forward the changes and implement a public awareness raising campaign, as well as guidance and training for parents and teachers about the forthcoming ban on corporal punishment; believes that this move is indicative of an international acceptance that children should be afforded equal protection, and congratulates Jersey on this most welcome move.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Patrick Harvie, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Willie Rennie
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That the Parliament congratulates Sandy McKirdy, a shepherd from Bute, on being awarded the Stalwart award by the NFU Scotland Argyll and the Islands' region at its 2019 AGM, which took place in Tarbert; notes that Sandy, who is 94-years-old, was presented with award by the regional chair, John Dickson, and the well-known hill farmer Sybil MacPherson; recognises that the Stalwart title was established in 2016 in recognition and memory of the dedication shown by Mull’s Bert Leitch and Lachlan MacLean, who represented NFU Scotland’s farmers and crofters both regionally and nationally for many years and sadly passed away in 2015; notes that it is presented annually to either a NFUS member who has followed in their footsteps and given their time and effort to the work of the union in the region or someone who has made a significant contribution to the area's agriculture; considers Sandy to be a legend in hill farming circles, having spent a lifetime working with blackface sheep and sheepdogs; notes that he started farming with his father at Dunagoil Farm on Bute before going on to work as a shepherd in Argyllshire and spending almost 40 years shepherding for Bute Estates and the Marquis of Bute; understands that although he retired at 65, Sandy keeps a daily routine that sees him check on ewes and hogs while training and trialling his sheepdogs for the local trial, at which he continues to win prizes, and wishes Sandy well.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sandy McKirdy, a shepherd from Bute, on being awarded the Stalwart award by the NFU Scotland Argyll and the Islands' region at its 2019 AGM, which took place in Tarbert; notes that Sandy, who is 94-years-old, was presented with award by the regional chair, John Dickson, and the well-known hill farmer Sybil MacPherson; recognises that the Stalwart title was established in 2016 in recognition and memory of the dedication shown by Mull’s Bert Leitch and Lachlan MacLean, who represented NFU Scotland’s farmers and crofters both regionally and nationally for many years and sadly passed away in 2015; notes that it is presented annually to either a NFUS member who has followed in their footsteps and given their time and effort to the work of the union in the region or someone who has made a significant contribution to the area's agriculture; considers Sandy to be a legend in hill farming circles, having spent a lifetime working with blackface sheep and sheepdogs; notes that he started farming with his father at Dunagoil Farm on Bute before going on to work as a shepherd in Argyllshire and spending almost 40 years shepherding for Bute Estates and the Marquis of Bute; understands that although he retired at 65, Sandy keeps a daily routine that sees him check on ewes and hogs while training and trialling his sheepdogs for the local trial, at which he continues to win prizes, and wishes Sandy well.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Donald Cameron R, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Gil Paterson
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15243 in the name of Michael Matheson (Ultra-low Emission Vehicles), after "registrations in Scotland" insert "; welcomes the important role that ULEVs can play in decarbonising the transport sector, but recognises that this technology does not address the need to cut congestion and to improve road safety".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-15243 in the name of Michael Matheson (Ultra-low Emission Vehicles), after "registrations in Scotland" insert "; welcomes the important role that ULEVs can play in decarbonising the transport sector, but recognises that this technology does not address the need to cut congestion and to improve road safety".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 08/01/2019
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That the Parliament sadly notes the passing of John Willie Campbell, known as John Willie and "shinty’s Bill McLaren", on 15 December 2018; understands that, after finishing school, John Willie carried out two years’ national service in the RAF, where he was part of the mountain rescue team; further understands that he then went on to complete his BSc degree at the University in Glasgow, where he played shinty with distinction, winning Littlejohn Vase medals and the Southern League title, as well as being awarded a Blue; notes that, following this, he had a career in teaching for 33 years at Inverness Royal Academy, Millburn Academy and Crown Primary School; further notes John’s contribution to shinty’s history through written accounts of the Lochcarron, Inverness and Strathglass clubs, in addition to being a broadcaster reporting and commentating on the playing side of the game for the BBC from 1968 to 1991; believes that he is rightfully seen as one of the most significant figures in the world of shinty in the 20th century, and passes its condolences to his wife, Margaret, his older sister, Mairi, his son, Donald, his daughter, Shona, his five grandchildren, Eilidh, Rory, Peter, Hannah and Catherine, and his extended family and friends in Skye and elsewhere.
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That the Parliament sadly notes the passing of John Willie Campbell, known as John Willie and "shinty’s Bill McLaren", on 15 December 2018; understands that, after finishing school, John Willie carried out two years’ national service in the RAF, where he was part of the mountain rescue team; further understands that he then went on to complete his BSc degree at the University in Glasgow, where he played shinty with distinction, winning Littlejohn Vase medals and the Southern League title, as well as being awarded a Blue; notes that, following this, he had a career in teaching for 33 years at Inverness Royal Academy, Millburn Academy and Crown Primary School; further notes John’s contribution to shinty’s history through written accounts of the Lochcarron, Inverness and Strathglass clubs, in addition to being a broadcaster reporting and commentating on the playing side of the game for the BBC from 1968 to 1991; believes that he is rightfully seen as one of the most significant figures in the world of shinty in the 20th century, and passes its condolences to his wife, Margaret, his older sister, Mairi, his son, Donald, his daughter, Shona, his five grandchildren, Eilidh, Rory, Peter, Hannah and Catherine, and his extended family and friends in Skye and elsewhere.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, David Stewart, Mark Ruskell, Edward Mountain, Sandra White, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ullapool Sea Savers on winning an Otter Oscar; notes that the award, which was presented by the International Otter Survival Fund, was given in recognition of the Ullapool group's campaign to help protect kelp, which is an otter habitat; recognises the sea savers' outstanding commitment to protecting the environment, and wishes it well in its ongoing work to help protect Scotland's seas.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ullapool Sea Savers on winning an Otter Oscar; notes that the award, which was presented by the International Otter Survival Fund, was given in recognition of the Ullapool group's campaign to help protect kelp, which is an otter habitat; recognises the sea savers' outstanding commitment to protecting the environment, and wishes it well in its ongoing work to help protect Scotland's seas.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Mark Ruskell, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Point and Sandwick Trust on being named the Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise UK Awards 2018; notes that the awards recognise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society, as well as the achievements of people working at the heart of the sector; understands that funding managed by the trust is gifted from the profits created by ownership and operation of the Beinn Ghrideag community wind farm; understands that the three-turbine 9MW scheme is built on common grazing land on the Isle of Lewis and is the biggest community wind farm in the UK; congratulates everyone who works so hard to make the trust a success, and wishes them all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Point and Sandwick Trust on being named the Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise UK Awards 2018; notes that the awards recognise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society, as well as the achievements of people working at the heart of the sector; understands that funding managed by the trust is gifted from the profits created by ownership and operation of the Beinn Ghrideag community wind farm; understands that the three-turbine 9MW scheme is built on common grazing land on the Isle of Lewis and is the biggest community wind farm in the UK; congratulates everyone who works so hard to make the trust a success, and wishes them all the best for the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Mark Ruskell, Fulton MacGregor, Alasdair Allan, Tom Arthur, Gil Paterson, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament praises Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (ICT) for its plans to host a Christmas lunch for local older people on Christmas Day; considers that many older people in the Inverness area and across the country can feel particularly lonely at this time of year, and that events such as this can provide them with some much needed company; understands that the event will include a three course lunch with classic Christmas music for those who fancy a dance between courses, followed by a Christmas movie to fall asleep in front of; commends ICT’s suppliers and staff, who have made this event possible, and hopes that everyone who attends has a thoroughly enjoyable time.
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That the Parliament praises Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (ICT) for its plans to host a Christmas lunch for local older people on Christmas Day; considers that many older people in the Inverness area and across the country can feel particularly lonely at this time of year, and that events such as this can provide them with some much needed company; understands that the event will include a three course lunch with classic Christmas music for those who fancy a dance between courses, followed by a Christmas movie to fall asleep in front of; commends ICT’s suppliers and staff, who have made this event possible, and hopes that everyone who attends has a thoroughly enjoyable time.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Angela Constance, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Mark Ruskell, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the report, Global Study On Homicide Gender-related killing of women and girls, by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime; understands that the report shows that a total of 87,000 women were intentionally killed in 2017, that more than half of them were killed by intimate partners or family members, which means that 137 women across the world are killed by a member of their own family every day; considers that more than a third of the women intentionally killed in 2017 were killed by their current or former intimate partner, someone that they would normally expect to trust; believes that the report shows that the annual number of female deaths worldwide resulting from intimate partner/family-related homicide seems be on the increase; acknowledges that the report concludes that "Tangible progress in both protecting and saving the lives of female victims of intimate partner/family related homicide has not been made in recent years", and implores governments around the world to take the significant and urgent action that is required to bring to an end to what it considers this blight on humanity.
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the report, Global Study On Homicide Gender-related killing of women and girls, by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime; understands that the report shows that a total of 87,000 women were intentionally killed in 2017, that more than half of them were killed by intimate partners or family members, which means that 137 women across the world are killed by a member of their own family every day; considers that more than a third of the women intentionally killed in 2017 were killed by their current or former intimate partner, someone that they would normally expect to trust; believes that the report shows that the annual number of female deaths worldwide resulting from intimate partner/family-related homicide seems be on the increase; acknowledges that the report concludes that "Tangible progress in both protecting and saving the lives of female victims of intimate partner/family related homicide has not been made in recent years", and implores governments around the world to take the significant and urgent action that is required to bring to an end to what it considers this blight on humanity.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Elaine Smith, Patrick Harvie, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Mark Ruskell, John Mason, Angela Constance
Current Status: Fallen on 24/01/2019
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