Motion · S4M-05340 · 10 Jan 2013
Significant Connection between Lead Exposure and Criminal Activity
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the various studies, including Understanding international crime trends: the legacy of preschool lead exposure by Rick Nevin in 2007, which have identified a significant connection between lead exposure and criminal activity; understands that these studies have identified a substantial reduction in the number of reported crimes following a drop in lead exposure levels; urges the Scottish Government to initiate a comprehensive review of these studies to fully understand the impact of lead exposure on criminal activity in Scotland, and calls for a review of current lead levels across the country as an important first step in eradicating the risks, such as reduced IQ, emotional regulation and impulse control, identified by these academic studies.
Supporters (14)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 10 Jan 2013
- Chic Brodie 10 Jan 2013
- Patricia Ferguson 10 Jan 2013
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 10 Jan 2013
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 10 Jan 2013
- Hugh Henry 10 Jan 2013
- Hanzala Malik 10 Jan 2013
- Anne McTaggart 10 Jan 2013
- Margaret McDougall 14 Jan 2013
- Elaine Murray 14 Jan 2013
- Dave Thompson 14 Jan 2013
- Sandra White 14 Jan 2013
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 15 Jan 2013
- Mark Griffin Scottish Labour 24 Jan 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.