Motion · S5M-16970 · 16 Apr 2019
LGBT Syrian Legal Campaign
The motion
That the Parliament understands that 15 LGBT Syrian refugees launched a legal campaign on 15 April 2019 against the Home Office on the basis that they are still waiting to be taken to safety two years after applying for the scheme; believes that many are now living in hiding in Turkey as a result of the delay; notes that the LGBT refugees have reported homophobic discrimination and attacks in Turkey, including being pelted by rocks; recognises that resettlement schemes are seen as the pinnacle of sanctuary options with people being accepted in small numbers to the UK; commends Scotland’s history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers from across the globe; acknowledges that, across Scotland, over 2,500 refugees have been welcomed through the Syrian and vulnerable children’s resettlement scheme, and hopes that the Home Office will take action to ensure the safety of individuals by finding suitable placements.
Supporters (14)
- Bill Kidd 22 Apr 2019
- Richard Lyle 22 Apr 2019
- Rona Mackay 22 Apr 2019
- Mary Fee 23 Apr 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 23 Apr 2019
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 23 Apr 2019
- Sandra White 23 Apr 2019
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 24 Apr 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 24 Apr 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 24 Apr 2019
- Gil Paterson 24 Apr 2019
- Willie Rennie Scottish Liberal Democrats 24 Apr 2019
- Gail Ross 25 Apr 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 2 May 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.