Motion · S3M-07612 · 15 Dec 2010
Restrictions on Sport and Athletics in Gaza
The motion
That the Parliament expresses concern at the contents of the open letter sent to Michel Platini, President of UEFA, on 20 November 2010 from Palestinian footballers, coaches and athletes regarding the current situation in Gaza, where sports and athletics have been disrupted and sporting facilities damaged or destroyed by Israeli bombardments and where Palestinian footballers, sportsmen and women and athletes are reported to have been prevented from participating in events outwith Gaza by Israeli authorities on the grounds that they pose security risks; notes that the letter commends Mr Platini for stating that Israel must choose between allowing Palestinian sport to continue and prosper or be forced to face the consequences for their behaviour, while expressing dismay that this is not currently being permitted; calls on international organisations such as UEFA to apply pressure on Israel to end what it considers to be this oppression, and recognises the work of Scottish Friends of Palestine and other Scotland-based organisations for advocating the rights of Palestinians and raising awareness of their cause and rights.
Supporters (20)
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2010
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 21 Dec 2010
- Linda Fabiani 21 Dec 2010
- Joe FitzPatrick 21 Dec 2010
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 21 Dec 2010
- Bill Kidd 21 Dec 2010
- Gil Paterson 21 Dec 2010
- Bill Butler 22 Dec 2010
- Christine Grahame 22 Dec 2010
- Hugh Henry 22 Dec 2010
- Jim Hume 22 Dec 2010
- Cathy Jamieson 22 Dec 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 22 Dec 2010
- Mike Pringle 22 Dec 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 22 Dec 2010
- Elaine Smith 22 Dec 2010
- Jim Tolson 22 Dec 2010
- Sandra White 22 Dec 2010
- Bill Wilson 22 Dec 2010
- Shirley-Anne Somerville Scottish National Party 11 Jan 2011
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.