That the Parliament notes the election of Hassan Rouhani as President of Iran; understands that Mr Rouhani was elected with over 50% of the popular vote on a turnout of over 72%; notes that he studied at Glasgow Caledonian University; welcomes his reported remarks that the result heralds “a new season of solidarity” that will bring “rationality and moderation”, and hopes that Mr Rouhani’s election will prove to be a catalyst for improved relations between Iran and the rest of the world.
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That the Parliament notes the election of Hassan Rouhani as President of Iran; understands that Mr Rouhani was elected with over 50% of the popular vote on a turnout of over 72%; notes that he studied at Glasgow Caledonian University; welcomes his reported remarks that the result heralds “a new season of solidarity” that will bring “rationality and moderation”, and hopes that Mr Rouhani’s election will prove to be a catalyst for improved relations between Iran and the rest of the world.
Supported by: Bill Walker, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, Lewis Macdonald, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Hugh Henry, Kevin Stewart, Sandra White, Jamie McGrigor, Annabelle Ewing, John Mason, Jim Eadie, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2013 Glasgow Mela, which is considered to be Scotland’s largest mutlicultural festival and is set to take place on 15 and 16 June in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow; notes that this is the 23rd anniversary of the festival; understands that there will be a diverse array of music, dance and exotic food; further notes the inclusion of local musicians, dance troupes and performers; applauds the celebration of Glasgow’s inclusive and multicultural society; wishes the event and its participants continued success, and looks forward to supporting the festival in the coming years.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 2013 Glasgow Mela, which is considered to be Scotland’s largest mutlicultural festival and is set to take place on 15 and 16 June in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow; notes that this is the 23rd anniversary of the festival; understands that there will be a diverse array of music, dance and exotic food; further notes the inclusion of local musicians, dance troupes and performers; applauds the celebration of Glasgow’s inclusive and multicultural society; wishes the event and its participants continued success, and looks forward to supporting the festival in the coming years.
Supported by: Jackson Carlaw, Gordon MacDonald, Fiona McLeod, Rob Gibson, Patricia Ferguson, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Drew Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Bill Kidd, Chic Brodie, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Neil Findlay, John Wilson, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie, Jean Urquhart, David Torrance, Jamie Hepburn, Dave Thompson, Elaine Murray
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That the Parliament notes with pleasure reports that, since 2011-12, the number of altruistic donations of organs in the UK has increased from 38 to 104; understands that such donations account for one in 12 transplants, including the first case of someone donating part of their liver to a person that they had not met; commends such actions as brave and selfless; understands that, every day, three of the 10,000 people waiting for an organ transplant will die, and hopes that these latest figures will encourage more people to consider organ donation and that they make families aware that they have registered as donors.
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That the Parliament notes with pleasure reports that, since 2011-12, the number of altruistic donations of organs in the UK has increased from 38 to 104; understands that such donations account for one in 12 transplants, including the first case of someone donating part of their liver to a person that they had not met; commends such actions as brave and selfless; understands that, every day, three of the 10,000 people waiting for an organ transplant will die, and hopes that these latest figures will encourage more people to consider organ donation and that they make families aware that they have registered as donors.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Drew Smith, Jim Hume, Iain Gray, Nanette Milne, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Anne McTaggart, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Walker, Chic Brodie, James Dornan, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Tavish Scott, Patricia Ferguson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Helen Eadie, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Jackson Carlaw, Kevin Stewart, John Finnie, Maureen Watt, Mike MacKenzie, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Sandra White, Margaret McDougall, David Torrance, Linda Fabiani, Dave Thompson
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That the Parliament congratulates Kwaku Adjei, a student at the University of Strathclyde, on being elected National Union of Students National Black Students' Officer for 2013-14; considers that the role will entail many challenges in organising the ethnic minority student population of the UK’s universities and colleges, and wishes Kwaku every success in his year of office.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kwaku Adjei, a student at the University of Strathclyde, on being elected National Union of Students National Black Students' Officer for 2013-14; considers that the role will entail many challenges in organising the ethnic minority student population of the UK’s universities and colleges, and wishes Kwaku every success in his year of office.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Drew Smith, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, John Pentland, Anne McTaggart, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Liam McArthur, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Maureen Watt, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White
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That the Parliament congratulates the people of Pakistan on the country's historic election, which was held on 11 May 2013 and marks the first transfer of power between two democratically elected administrations since the country was established in 1947; notes that, despite fears of ongoing violence, turnout was around 60% and was boosted by people of Pakistani origin from around the world, including, it understands, many from Glasgow who flew over to Pakistan to vote; hopes that the transfer of power will be smooth, and looks forward to the relationship between Scotland and Pakistan developing further.
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That the Parliament congratulates the people of Pakistan on the country's historic election, which was held on 11 May 2013 and marks the first transfer of power between two democratically elected administrations since the country was established in 1947; notes that, despite fears of ongoing violence, turnout was around 60% and was boosted by people of Pakistani origin from around the world, including, it understands, many from Glasgow who flew over to Pakistan to vote; hopes that the transfer of power will be smooth, and looks forward to the relationship between Scotland and Pakistan developing further.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Bill Walker, Iain Gray, Hugh Henry, Dennis Robertson, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Roderick Campbell, John Mason, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie McGrigor, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Linda Fabiani, Sarah Boyack, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Dave Thompson
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament notes with interest reports that Pakistani youth today would prefer Islamic law or military rule over democracy; understands that more than half of 5,000 18 to 29-year-old Pakistanis polled in a survey said that democracy had not been good for them or the country and that 94% said that Pakistan was going in the wrong direction, an increase from 50% in 2007; understands that almost a third of registered voters in Pakistan are under 30 and are expected to play a bigger part in the general election due in May 2013; considers that the survey points toward a pessimistic generation, disenchanted with democracy after five years of civilian rule; understands that most of those surveyed had more faith in the army than any other institution, with approval ratings for the military at about 70% compared with just 13% for the government, and is concerned that this political apathy is not unique to Pakistan and that elements can be seen in the UK today.
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That the Parliament notes with interest reports that Pakistani youth today would prefer Islamic law or military rule over democracy; understands that more than half of 5,000 18 to 29-year-old Pakistanis polled in a survey said that democracy had not been good for them or the country and that 94% said that Pakistan was going in the wrong direction, an increase from 50% in 2007; understands that almost a third of registered voters in Pakistan are under 30 and are expected to play a bigger part in the general election due in May 2013; considers that the survey points toward a pessimistic generation, disenchanted with democracy after five years of civilian rule; understands that most of those surveyed had more faith in the army than any other institution, with approval ratings for the military at about 70% compared with just 13% for the government, and is concerned that this political apathy is not unique to Pakistan and that elements can be seen in the UK today.
Supported by: Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie
Current Status: Fallen on 18/06/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign, I Speak For Myself, which has been launched by Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre in Glasgow; understands that the campaign aims to empower Muslim women to encourage them to share their personal messages with fellow Scots in order to challenge any negative stereotypes associated with them and the Islamic faith; notes that the campaign suggests that, although Scotland is a welcoming and inclusive nation with a vibrant multicultural society, global events have caused a rise in misconceptions about and discrimination toward Muslim women and the Islamic faith and an increase in the number of citizens with negative attitudes; commends the campaign’s aims to educate, dispel myths and promote awareness about the inequalities and discrimination facing the Muslim community and its work in tackling racial and religious prejudice, and notes suggestions that, in order to create a fairer Scotland, this and other campaigns, such as Show Racism the Red Card Scotland and Nil by Mouth, would benefit from an integrated and systematic approach to tackling problems of negative stereotypes and discrimination.
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That the Parliament welcomes the campaign, I Speak For Myself, which has been launched by Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre in Glasgow; understands that the campaign aims to empower Muslim women to encourage them to share their personal messages with fellow Scots in order to challenge any negative stereotypes associated with them and the Islamic faith; notes that the campaign suggests that, although Scotland is a welcoming and inclusive nation with a vibrant multicultural society, global events have caused a rise in misconceptions about and discrimination toward Muslim women and the Islamic faith and an increase in the number of citizens with negative attitudes; commends the campaign’s aims to educate, dispel myths and promote awareness about the inequalities and discrimination facing the Muslim community and its work in tackling racial and religious prejudice, and notes suggestions that, in order to create a fairer Scotland, this and other campaigns, such as Show Racism the Red Card Scotland and Nil by Mouth, would benefit from an integrated and systematic approach to tackling problems of negative stereotypes and discrimination.
Supported by: Hugh Henry, Colin Beattie, David Torrance, Jean Urquhart, Patricia Ferguson, Anne McTaggart, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret McCulloch, Linda Fabiani, Christina McKelvie, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall, Jackie Baillie, Roderick Campbell, Jamie Hepburn, Neil Findlay, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Kevin Stewart, Mary Fee, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Alison McInnes, Dave Thompson, Siobhan McMahon, Dennis Robertson, Gil Paterson, Christine Grahame, Richard Simpson, Maureen Watt, Rhoda Grant, Malcolm Chisholm, Annabel Goldie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12/06/2013
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the parliaments of Sweden, Norway and the UK to formally recognise the genocide conducted against the Kurds of Iraq, most notably including the chemical bombardment of Halabja in March 1988 in which 5,000 people were reportedly killed; recognises the Kurdish immigrants who have made their home in Glasgow, and notes calls for the Scottish Parliament to join these parliaments and formally recognise the genocide and for the Scottish Government to consider what support it can give to a growing and global campaign to mark the Kurdish genocide and bring comfort to the people of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, which it considers has many similarities to Scotland and whose people and society continue to suffer the devastating impact of the genocide, which lasted from 1963 to 1988.
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision by the parliaments of Sweden, Norway and the UK to formally recognise the genocide conducted against the Kurds of Iraq, most notably including the chemical bombardment of Halabja in March 1988 in which 5,000 people were reportedly killed; recognises the Kurdish immigrants who have made their home in Glasgow, and notes calls for the Scottish Parliament to join these parliaments and formally recognise the genocide and for the Scottish Government to consider what support it can give to a growing and global campaign to mark the Kurdish genocide and bring comfort to the people of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, which it considers has many similarities to Scotland and whose people and society continue to suffer the devastating impact of the genocide, which lasted from 1963 to 1988.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Jean Urquhart, Mike MacKenzie, Bill Walker, Liam McArthur, Colin Keir, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Neil Findlay, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Kevin Stewart, John Mason, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Anne McTaggart, Michael McMahon, Jackie Baillie, Margaret McCulloch, Patricia Ferguson, Clare Adamson, Mark McDonald, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Siobhan McMahon, Kezia Dugdale
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes growing concern regarding the so-called bedroom tax under new welfare reform plans, which means that social housing tenants can lose a portion of their housing benefit if they are deemed to be underoccupying their home; understands that Shelter Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to make up to £50 million available to help tackle the impact and that the charity's three-point plan calls for a guarantee that no-one should be evicted for bedroom tax arrears or deemed intentionally homeless if they are evicted for that reason; understands that the Scottish Government has calculated that eight out of 10 households affected by the change included a disabled adult, and considers that these concerns are serious and that steps must be taken before real hardship is suffered.
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That the Parliament notes growing concern regarding the so-called bedroom tax under new welfare reform plans, which means that social housing tenants can lose a portion of their housing benefit if they are deemed to be underoccupying their home; understands that Shelter Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to make up to £50 million available to help tackle the impact and that the charity's three-point plan calls for a guarantee that no-one should be evicted for bedroom tax arrears or deemed intentionally homeless if they are evicted for that reason; understands that the Scottish Government has calculated that eight out of 10 households affected by the change included a disabled adult, and considers that these concerns are serious and that steps must be taken before real hardship is suffered.
Supported by: Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Bill Walker, Helen Eadie, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Neil Findlay, John Finnie, Margaret McDougall, Graeme Pearson
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament notes the European and External Relations Committee’s 1st Report, 2013 (Session 4): The EU priorities of the Committees of the Scottish Parliament (SP Paper 271).
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That the Parliament notes the European and External Relations Committee’s 1st Report, 2013 (Session 4): The EU priorities of the Committees of the Scottish Parliament (SP Paper 271).
Supported by: Christina McKelvie
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26/02/2013
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