Motion · S5M-15679 · 31 Jan 2019
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Scottish Women’s Aid on being awarded the contract from the Scottish Government for the continued management of Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline; considers that the helpline is a crucial lifeline providing specialist support and somewhere safe to speak for anyone with experience of domestic abuse and forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them; notes that the telephone number is 0800 027 1234 and is open 24/7; encourages everyone to share the helpline’s information to ensure that those affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage are aware that they are not alone, and thanks Scottish Women’s Aid for its continued efforts working towards the eradication of domestic abuse.
Supporters (20)
- Gordon MacDonald 5 Feb 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 12 Feb 2019
- Alison Johnstone 12 Feb 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 12 Feb 2019
- Richard Lyle 12 Feb 2019
- John Mason 12 Feb 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 12 Feb 2019
- Shona Robison 12 Feb 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 12 Feb 2019
- Sandra White 12 Feb 2019
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 13 Feb 2019
- Mary Fee 13 Feb 2019
- Bill Kidd 13 Feb 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 14 Feb 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 17 Feb 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 18 Feb 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 19 Feb 2019
- John Finnie 20 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.