Motion · S3M-06598 · 17 Jun 2010
The Darker Side of the World Cup
The motion
That the Parliament notes the concerns raised by charities, such as Coalition against Trafficking in Women, and the United Nations Development Fund for Women regarding the increased demand for prostitution associated with the World Cup in South Africa; shares the concerns of South African officials regarding the dangers of an increase in people-trafficking associated with the World Cup as well as the exploitation and public health issues linked to the expected increase in prostitution; recognises the preventative measures undertaken by the South African Government to stop exploitation and hinder child trafficking; recognises that some organisations are raising the issue as a concern for the 2014 Commonwealth Games; urges the authorities to work against this threat, and, while wishing the World Cup every success as a sporting event, hopes that it raises awareness of the links that exploitation, trafficking and prostitution can have with large sporting events.
Supporters (20)
- Christine Grahame 21 Jun 2010
- Sandra White 21 Jun 2010
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 23 Jun 2010
- Dr Alasdair Allan 24 Jun 2010
- Aileen Campbell 24 Jun 2010
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 24 Jun 2010
- Joe FitzPatrick 24 Jun 2010
- Rob Gibson 24 Jun 2010
- Trish Godman 24 Jun 2010
- Robin Harper 24 Jun 2010
- Hugh Henry 24 Jun 2010
- Bill Kidd 24 Jun 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 24 Jun 2010
- Cathy Peattie 24 Jun 2010
- Elaine Smith 24 Jun 2010
- Bill Wilson 24 Jun 2010
- John Wilson 24 Jun 2010
- Willie Coffey 25 Jun 2010
- Maureen Watt 30 Jun 2010
- Gil Paterson 1 Jul 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.