There are 24,951 results relating to "offensive behaviour at football"
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Last updated:
14 February 2023
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S6M-04081 George Adam on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] be approved. followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:40 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football—That the Parliament condemns the findings of a recent investigation, undertaken by the Courier and Press & Journal, which, it believes, shows the scale of sexist abuse facing those involved in women's football in Scotland; notes with concern that the investigation found that 60% of female respondents had experienced sexism in football, and that sexism was the most commonly encountered form of abuse experienced by female players; highlights that, according to the investigation, just 8% of respondents believe that the football industry does enough to reduce discriminatory behaviour towards women; notes that 86% of respondents think that increasing media coverage of women's football could attract more people to the sport; welcomes increased participation in women’s football in Scotland, including in Dundee; understands that the number of registered female players in Scotland increased by 21% during 2019; notes the physical and mental health benefits of participation in sport; commends the work of HerGameToo which, it understands, strives to support, empower and progress women’s Wednesday 20 April 2022 7 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar football; strongly believes that discrimination of any kind has no place in sport; applauds journalists Sophie Goodwin and Stephen Stewart for conducting this important work, and notes the calls for action to be taken now to stamp out what it sees as the culture of misogyny in football.
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20 April 2022
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S6M-04081 George Adam on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau: Approval of SSI—That the Parliament agrees that the Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022 [draft] be approved. followed by Approval of SSIs (if required) 5:40 pm Decision Time followed by Members' Business — S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football S6M-03367 Joe FitzPatrick: Sexism in Football—That the Parliament condemns the findings of a recent investigation, undertaken by the Courier and Press & Journal, which, it believes, shows the scale of sexist abuse facing those involved in women's football in Scotland; notes with concern that the investigation found that 60% of female respondents had experienced sexism in football, and that sexism was the most commonly encountered form of abuse experienced by female players; highlights that, according to the investigation, just 8% of respondents believe that the football industry does enough to reduce discriminatory behaviour towards women; notes that 86% of respondents think that increasing media coverage of women's football could attract more people to the sport; welcomes increased participation in women’s football in Scotland, including in Dundee; understands that the number of registered female players in Scotland increased by 21% during 2019; notes the physical and mental health benefits of participation in sport; commends the work of HerGameToo which, it understands, strives to support, empower and progress women’s Wednesday 20 April 2022 7 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Chamber | Seòmar football; strongly believes that discrimination of any kind has no place in sport; applauds journalists Sophie Goodwin and Stephen Stewart for conducting this important work, and notes the calls for action to be taken now to stamp out what it sees as the culture of misogyny in football.
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14 March 2025
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*S6M-16783 Tim Eagle: Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association Raises Nearly £2,500—That the Parliament welcomes the recent news that Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association (CDJFA) successfully raised £2,422; understands that over £1,700 of the sum was raised at a quiz night at Campbeltown Bowling Club, with a further £550 raised by quizmaster Helen Gilchrist and her Jolly Monday Show fundraising, and an additional £100 returned to the fund by the winners; recognises the contributions made by local businesses to support the catering, venue and raffle prizes; understands that Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association facilitates grassroots football in Campbeltown and surrounding communities for around 300 young people aged between three and 18, delivering over 30 hours of football each week, and wishes everyone involved with the CDJFA all the best for the future.
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9 November 2023
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Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, David Torrance*, Miles Briggs*, Kenneth Gibson*, Kevin Stewart*, Tess White*, Sue Webber*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*, Collette Stevenson*, Audrey Nicoll* *S6M-11142 Liz Smith: Yolanda Gill Receives Best Volunteer in Girls’/Women’s Football Award—That the Parliament congratulates Fair City Junior FC coach, Yolanda Gill, on receiving the award for Best Volunteer in Girls’/Women’s Football at the 2023 SFA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards; understands that the award is to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in the grassroots football community; considers that the coach showed incredible determination to carry on volunteering in sport, despite having to overcome personal challenges of her own; commends the coach’s commitment to inclusive football and ensuring that girls with additional support needs are adequately supported in the sport, and acknowledges the hard work and dedication of all of Scotland’s football volunteers, who, it believes, are an essential component of success and development in Scotland's national game.
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1 April 2022
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Both companies should be considered complicit and culpable in relation to the 17 March announcement, and in any consequences flowing from it that are at governments’ disposal; 3. P&O’s behaviour calls into question the state support they receive.
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14 May 2025
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*S6M-17445 Michael Matheson: Falkirk Football Club Secures Promotion to the Scottish Premiership—That the Parliament congratulates Falkirk Football Club on winning the 2024-25 Thursday 15 May 2025 15 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan Scottish Championship, securing promotion to the Scottish Premiership after a 15-year absence from the top flight of Scottish football; understands that this is a back-to-back promotion for The Falkirk Bairns following its unbeaten run in League One in the 2023-24 season, which has been dubbed its “invincible” season; notes that, at the 2024-25 PFA Scotland Awards on 3 May 2025, the Falkirk midfielder, Brad Spencer, was named Championship Player of the Year, while Bairns’ boss, John McGlynn, was named overall Manager of the Year; notes that Falkirk Football Club is a fan-owned club, showing the benefits of communities coming together to support local football clubs in achieving for, and on behalf of, the supporters, their families and communities; commends the chief executive, Jamie Swinney, manager, John McGlynn, assistant manager, Paul Smith, and the whole team in achieving this down-to-the-wire win to secure promotion back to the top tier of Scottish football; hopes that the team can get a well-earned rest before pre-season starts back later in the summer, and wishes Falkirk Football Club the very best for the coming season as a Scottish Premiership team.
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1 November 2024
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S6M-14008: David Torrance: Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club Awarded £90,000 of Funding— That the Parliament congratulates Kingdom Off Road 6 PB/S6/24/154 Motorcycle Club on securing £90,000 of funding from Foundation Scotland’s Tackling Inequalities Fund; understands that the Fife-based motorbike charity will use the money over a three-year period to go towards supporting local young people and harnessing their energy through the adrenaline-inducing sport; acknowledges the club’s aim to make safe, off-road motorcycling more accessible for people of all ages in a bid to reduce the antisocial and illegal use of off-road motorcycles; understands that the club works in partnership with Police Scotland and other organisations and has sustained an 80% reduction in antisocial behaviour...
Last updated:
10 October 2024
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S6M-14008: David Torrance: Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club Awarded £90,000 of Funding— That the Parliament congratulates Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club on securing £90,000 of funding from Foundation Scotland’s Tackling Inequalities Fund; understands that the Fife-based motorbike charity will use the money over a three-year period to go towards supporting local young people and harnessing their energy through the adrenaline-inducing sport; acknowledges the club’s aim to make safe, off-road motorcycling more accessible for people of all ages in a bid to reduce the antisocial and illegal use of off-road motorcycles; understands that the club works in partnership with Police Scotland and other organisations and has sustained an 80% reduction in antisocial behaviour...
Official Report
Meeting date:
22 September 2021
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 22 September 2021
Visitors from other parts of the United Kingdom who do not have apps, but only paper proof of vaccination, will be travelling to events and football matches in Scotland. Will guidance be issued to venues and football clubs on what appropriate certification is needed for people in that category, given that it varies a...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
2 May 2023
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sport scotland has provided the SFA with an investment of £1,347,400 in the current financial year to help support a wide range of grassroots activity, supporting the SFA’s Football for All strategy. This includes developing children and young people’s football, all of which aims to provide a pathway for anyone to enjoy participating in football.
