That the Parliament welcomes Detention Forum's blog series on community-based alternatives to detention (ATDs); considers that ATDs have been shown to be more humane, more effective and cheaper than detention; notes that ATDs use case management, tailored to the needs of specific communities, to enable people to resolve their immigration issues while living in the community; believes that ATDs exemplify an approach that recognises the importance of engaging individuals and respecting their rights and dignity, rather than relying on immigration enforcement; considers that Scotland would be an ideal location for one of the announced Home Office pilot ATDs, and supports the work of Scottish Detainee Visitors, Detention Forum and others in supporting people affected by detention and advocating for detention reform.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Mark McDonald, John Mason, David Torrance, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, Anas Sarwar, Tom Arthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Willie Rennie