Motion · S1M-03742 · 7 Jan 2003

Lord Jenkins of Hillhead

Lodged by Nora Radcliffe Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with sadness the death of the Rt Hon Lord Jenkins of Hillhead; recalls his political service as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary and President of the European Commission; recognises that, in his fight for human rights and against bigotry, racism, sexism, xenophobia and prejudice of all kinds, Roy Jenkins was far ahead of his time; further notes, in particular, his success as a liberal Home Secretary, in areas from prison reform to the reform of laws about homosexuality; appreciates his tenure as a distinguished representative of a Scottish constituency in Glasgow Hillhead, and expresses gratitude for his life of outstanding public service with a radical and reforming spirit.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.