Protection of Ayr United Club Badge
- Submitted by: John Scott, Ayr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 20 November 2015
- Motion reference: S4M-14920
That the Parliament notes with concern a threat of legal action under an Act of the Scottish Parliament of 1592 that Ayr United’s club badge may be considered an unregistered coat of arms; believes that the application to Scottish football clubs in the 21st century of a law intended to regulate heraldry in 16th century Scotland is inappropriate, and calls for a review of the relevant legislation to safeguard the historical badges of Scottish football clubs.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Chic Brodie, Cameron Buchanan, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, John Lamont, Richard Lyle, Hanzala Malik, Mark McDonald, Jamie McGrigor, Anne McTaggart, Nanette Milne, Margaret Mitchell, Elaine Murray, Gil Paterson, Mary Scanlon, Liz Smith, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance