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19 February 2025
BB20250220
*S6M-16498 Emma Roddick: Shetland Youth Music Festival Secures Important Funding— That the Parliament celebrates the news that the Shetland Youth Music Festival has secured a major £5,000 funding award from Shetland Charitable Trust; understands that the grant provides the funding needed to run 2025’s programme of events, which will take place in Lerwick's Mareel, from 17 to 20 March; appreciates that the festival is self-funded through sponsorship and donations and that it enjoyed a hugely successful event in 2024, with over 600 young musicians involved; further appreciates that this year's festival is open to all young people of secondary school age in full-time education in Shetland, with the syllabus and entry forms available online, and wishes all of the organisers all the best...
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26 November 2024
BB20241126
Supported by: Stephen Kerr* *S6M-15514 Michael Marra: Aberdeenshire's Eilidh Craib's Kickboxing Success—That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeenshire’s Eilidh Craib on her recent successes in kickboxing; understands that Eilidh, from Strichen, trains at Fraserburgh Fitness Centre and is already a Scottish, British and Celtic kickboxing champion; notes that Eilidh won a European kickboxing champion title in April 2024; recognises Eilidh’s achievement in representing Scotland at the ICO World Combat Martial Arts Championships in Frankfurt in August 2024, winning all five of her fights and finishing in joint sixth place for gold medals won; applauds Eilidh for balancing her kickboxing success with her studies at the University of Aberdeen, and sends its best...
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7 February 2024
SPBill22AS062024
Safeguards for children involved in criminal proceedings 11 Custody of children before commencement of proceedings 30 (1) The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) is amended as follows. (2) In section 22 (under 18s to be kept in place of safety prior to court), in subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute— “(b) a constable believes the person is under 18 years of age.”. 12 Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill Part 2—Criminal justice and procedure (3) In section 23 (notice to parent that under 18 to be brought before court)— (a) in subsection (1), for “16 years of age or over and subject to a supervision order or under 16” substitute “under 18”, (b) in subsection (4), the definition of “supervision order” is repealed. 5 (4) In section 24 (notice to local authority that under 18 to be brought before court)— (a) in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), for “either subsection (2) or (3)” substitute “subsection (2)”, (b) for subsection (2) substitute— “(2) This subsection applies to a person who is under 18 years of age.”, 10 (c) subsection (3) is repealed. 1 (5) In section 33 (consent to interview without solicitor)— (a) in subsection (1), for “Subsections (2) and (3) apply” substitute “Subsection (2) applies”, (b) in subsection (2)— 15 (i) in paragraph (a), for “16” substitute “18”, (ii) paragraph (b) is repealed, (iii) in paragraph (c), for “16” substitute “18”, (c) subsections (3), (4) and (5) are repealed. (6) In section 38 (right to have intimation sent to other person), in subsection (7)— 20 (a) the words from “to ascertain” to the end become paragraph (a), (b) after that paragraph insert “, or (b) for a local authority to give advice by virtue of section 41(9).”. (7) In section 41 (social work involvement in relation to under 18s)— (a) in subsection (1)— 25 (i) in paragraph (a), for “the person may be subject to a supervision order” substitute “person to be under 18 years of age”, (ii) paragraph (b) and “or” immediately preceding it are repealed, (b) after that subsection insert— “(1A) Intimation of the following facts must also be sent to a local authority— 30 (a) where the person in custody declines to exercise the right to have intimation sent under section 38, that fact, (b) where the person in custody requests under section 39(3)(b) that the person to whom intimation is to be sent under section 38 is not asked to attend at the place where the person in custody is being held, that 35 fact, (c) where the person in custody requests under section 39(6)(b) that no further attempt to send intimation under section 38 is made, that fact, 13 Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill Part 2—Criminal justice and procedure (d) where the person to whom intimation is sent under section 38— (i) does not access the person in custody by virtue of the person in custody not wishing that person to have access by virtue of section 40(2), or 5 (ii) is refused access to the person in custody or has such access restricted by virtue of section 40(4), that fact.”, (c) in subsection (2)— (i) in the opening words, after “subsection (1)” insert “or (1A)”, 10 (ii) paragraph (a) is repealed, 1 (iii) in paragraph (b)— (A) sub-paragraph (i) and “and” following it are repealed, (B) in sub-paragraph (ii), “(having regard to the effect of subsection (4)(a))” is repealed, 15 (d) in subsection (4), paragraph (a) and “and” following it are repealed, (e) subsections (7) and (8) are repealed, (f) in subsection (9), for “The local authority” substitute “A local authority sent intimation under subsection (1) or (1A)”, (g) subsection (10) is repealed. 20 report of suspected offences involving children 12 Restriction on (1) The 2016 Act is amended as follows. (2) After section 106 insert— “C HAPTER 2A R EPORT OF SUSPECTED OFFENCES INVOLVING CHILDREN 25 106A Restriction on report of suspected offences (1) Subject to subsection (4) and section 106B, no publication is to include information relating to a person if— (a) that information is likely to lead to the identification of the person as being a person by whom an offence is suspected to have been committed, 30 and (b) the person was aged under 18 at the date of commission of the suspected offence. (2) Subject to subsections (3A) and (4) and section 106BA, no publication is to include information relating to a person if— 35 (a) that information is likely to lead to the identification of the person as being a person— (i) against or in respect of whom an offence is suspected to have been committed, or 14 Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill Part 2—Criminal justice and procedure (ii) who is suspected to have been a witness in relation to an offence, and (b) the person was aged under 18 at the date of commission of the suspected offence. 5 (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), information relating to a person includes in particular— (a) the person’s name, (b) the person’s address, (c) the identity of any school or other educational establishment attended 10 by the person, 1 (ca) the identity of any place at which the person works, (d) any still or moving picture of the person. (3A) The restriction imposed by subsection (2) does not prevent a person to whom the information relates from publishing information which is likely to lead to 15 their own identification as being a person— (a) against or in respect of whom an offence is suspected to have been committed, or (b) who is suspected to have been a witness in relation to an offence. (4) The restrictions imposed by subsections (1) and (2) cease to apply once there 20 are proceedings in a court in respect of the offence (but see section 47 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 which places restrictions on the report of proceedings involving children). (6) In this section and in sections 106B to 106BB— “offence” includes any offence, regardless of whether it is committed, 25 or suspected to have been committed, before or after this section comes into force, “publication” includes any speech, writing, relevant programme or other communication in whatever form, which is addressed or accessible to the public at large or any section of the public (whether on registration, 30 payment, subscription or otherwise), “relevant programme” means a programme included in a programme service, within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990. 106B Power to dispense with restriction: suspects (1) A sheriff may by order dispense with the restriction imposed by section 35 106A(1) in relation to a person if the sheriff is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice to do so. (2) A sheriff may make an order under subsection (1) on the application of— (a) a constable, (b) a prosecutor, 40 (c) the person to whom the relevant information relates, or (d) a media representative. 15 Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill Part 2—Criminal justice and procedure (3) Where such an application is made in writing (rather than orally) it must be made in such form as may be prescribed by act of adjournal (or as nearly as may be in such form). (4) Before deciding whether to make an order under subsection (1), the sheriff 5 must— (za) where the person to whom the relevant information relates is aged under 18, regard the best...
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23 January 2024
BB20240124
Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Welfare Foods (Best Start Foods) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 3.
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4 August 2023
BB20230807
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Miles Briggs*, Tess White*, Beatrice Wishart*, Annabelle Ewing*, Douglas Ross*, Murdo Fraser*, Edward Mountain*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Colin Beattie*, Paul Sweeney*, Paul O'Kane*, Fulton MacGregor*, Douglas Lumsden* *S6M-10063 Annabelle Ewing: Cowdenbeath Gala Day Success 2023—That the Parliament notes the success of the 2023 Cowdenbeath Civic Week Gala, which was held on 30 July 2023; acknowledges that the family day out had lots to see and do, with various stalls and performances; understands that this is the first year of the gala returning to Cowdenbeath after a number of years; recognises that this is an annual event in the calendars of families from Cowdenbeath and beyond, with much excitement leading up to the event on the day; believes that events like these are only possible due to the local fundraising efforts of individuals, groups, and businesses; thanks all volunteers for the hard work and effort that has gone into organising the gala over the year; believes that events like this would not be possible without volunteers, and thanks them for this; wishes the team all the very best...
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7 March 2023
BB20201118
S5M-23385.2 Jamie Greene: Safe Schools—As an amendment to motion S5M-23385 in the name of Ross Greer (Safe Schools), insert at end "; notes that participation rates in online learning during the pandemic have been variable across the country, with some pupils and teachers left without access to adequate digital infrastructure or devices to fully facilitate online learning; further notes that, in the absence of nationally co-ordinated online learning materials to support the curriculum, many young people in Scotland missed out on valuable education despite the best...
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7 March 2023
BB20171102
Supported by: Joan McAlpine*, Liz Smith*, Alison Johnstone*, Stuart McMillan*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Sandra White*, Kenneth Gibson*, Bill Kidd*, Liam Kerr*, Clare Haughey*, Gillian Martin*, Richard Lyle*, Edward Mountain* *S5M-08564 Edward Mountain: The Caithness Health Action Team That the Parliament — congratulates the Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT) on bringing together the community on 28 October 2017 to support the excellent work carried out by NHS staff, and further congratulates CHAT and the communities of Caithness on highlighting the view that palliative care for terminally- ill people is best...
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7 March 2023
BB20170929
Supported by: Murdo Fraser*, Ruth Maguire*, Alexander Stewart*, Richard Lyle*, Clare Haughey*, Jenny Gilruth*, Ash Denham*, Bill Kidd* *S5M-07979 David Torrance: Fife College, College Development Network Awards That the — Parliament congratulates Fife College on being shortlisted for two prestigious College Development Network (CDN) Awards; notes that the awards are for projects that tackle gender imbalance and pioneer new hybrid digital technologies in the energy sector; understands that the college's Faculty of Engineering, Energy and Mathematics put forward nominations for two categories in 2017's CDN Awards, which recognise talent, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and learning; appreciates that the college's Immersive Hybrid Reality Lab has been Friday 29 September 2017 15 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan shortlisted for the Digital Education category; recognises that Girls in Energy has been shortlisted for the Developing a Regional Curriculum category; thanks Fife College for recognising gender imbalances facing the engineering sector, and wishes it the best...
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7 March 2023
BB20191008
Section 22 report - The 2018/19 audit of Social Security Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from- Caroline Gardner, Auditor General for Scotland; Mark Taylor, Audit Director, Audit Services, Gemma Diamond, Audit Director, and Kirsty Ridd, Senior Auditor, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland. 4. Section 22 report - The 2018/19 audit of Social Security Scotland: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 3 and take further evidence from— Caroline Gardner, Auditor General for Scotland; Mark Taylor, Audit Director, Audit Services, Gemma Diamond, Audit Director, and Kirsty Ridd, Senior Auditor, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland.
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7 March 2023
BB20161208
*S5M-02968 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Barnton Development Wins Best UK Retirement Housing Award That the Parliament congratulates McCarthy & Stone on its Ramsay Grange and Lyle — Court developments in Barnton, Edinburgh, which won the Best Retirement Scheme Award for the whole of the UK at the 2016 Housebuilder Awards in London; commends everyone involved in the successful consultation, design and implementation of the development, which included the restoration of the former Barnton Hotel; understands that this is the company s first assisted living ’ development to be built in Edinburgh; notes what it sees as the vital role that retirement housing can play in alleviating pressures on health and social care budgets and in freeing up homes on the market, and considers that there is a need for Scotland to provide more older people s housing of ’ all types and tenures to help address the needs of the country s ageing population. ’ *S5M-02967 Jackson Carlaw: UN Group Recognises IDF Field Hospital as World s ’ Best That the Parliament notes that the UN has recognised the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) — field hospital with the first-ever Type 3 rating, the highest score that the World Health Organization (WHO) can give; understands that Type 3 recognition deals with the provision of inpatient referral surgical care; acknowledges that the IDF field hospital is run by Medical Corps doctors, soldiers and reservists; understands that it has provided immediate, high-quality medical care to thousands of patients in Nepal, Haiti, Philippines, the Syrian border and numerous other countries following both natural and man-made disasters; believes that 17 countries worldwide, including democratic Israel, are currently recognised by WHO as having qualified foreign medical teams that can be deployed to countries and provide help in medical disaster relief, and thanks the IDF for its overseas work in continuing to provide humanitarian medical care to those countries and their people shocked by the many natural and man-made disasters without which this assistance would have been exasperated.
