Motion · S3M-06657 · 24 Jun 2010

Preventing Domestic Abuse in Scotland’s Muslim Communities

Lodged by Anne McLaughlin Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Islamic scholar Shayk Amer Jamil is to launch a nationwide campaign targeting domestic abuse in the Muslim community; recognises the importance of tackling domestic abuse in every community in Scotland; welcomes the role that Scotland’s imams can play in reducing domestic abuse by highlighting their faith’s stance against such abuse; hopes that the campaign improves reporting rates of domestic abuse; recognises that domestic abuse unfortunately blights all of Scotland’s communities, and congratulates Shayk Amer Jamil on the leadership that he is showing in his community on this issue.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.