Motion · S4M-13064 · 30 Apr 2015
Media, Society and Democracy
The motion
That the Parliament believes that there is widespread debate in Scotland about the relationship between the media, political power and democracy; believes that critical and well-supported journalism is essential to a thriving democracy; believes that many Scots have lost trust in a range of media institutions; notes the development of new methods of delivering news and commentary through the internet and social media; notes the importance of local media and press in areas such as the Highlands and Islands, which rely on the many and diverse local news services available, and welcomes the continuing public debate on how media can be held to account by citizens and civil society and how to sustain and develop diverse media outlets that contribute to generating positive engagement with politics, the Parliament and the important issues facing society.
Supporters (13)
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 30 Apr 2015
- Kenny MacAskill 30 Apr 2015
- Gordon MacDonald 30 Apr 2015
- Graeme Dey 1 May 2015
- John Finnie 1 May 2015
- Mike MacKenzie 1 May 2015
- Anne McTaggart 1 May 2015
- Linda Fabiani 5 May 2015
- Malcolm Chisholm 6 May 2015
- Christine Grahame 6 May 2015
- Michael Russell 11 May 2015
- Kevin Stewart 13 May 2015
- Dennis Robertson 14 May 2015
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.