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We suggest that at least one official from the Executive be involved in the steering group, and the Executive is happy—in fact, I would say keen—for that to happen.
The petition urges the Parliament to call on the Scottish Executive to review its decision to close Peterhead prison; to opt for a refurbishment or the construction of a new building on the site; and to recognise the work and efforts of the staff at Peterhead prison to reduce offending.
We must recognise the fact that simply bringing in civic studies will not result in people voting at the age of 26, 36 or whatever. The issue is getting them to participate in the democratic process, and a large part of that depends on literacy.