Motion · S5M-18052 · 3 Jul 2019
Freedom from Torture, Healing Neighbourhoods Project
The motion
That the Parliament commends Freedom from Torture’s (FfT) unique Healing Neighbourhoods project, which supports and empowers torture survivors as equal and active citizens; notes the parliamentary reception that took place on 26 June 2019 to mark the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with a celebration of the achievements of torture survivors as active citizens of Scotland; understands that the Healing Neighbourhoods project has a progressive focus on rehabilitation, increasing capacity for torture survivors, integration within local communities and increasing access to community-based services; believes that FfT and the project provide and promote rehabilitation and integration, while reinforcing the message of an equal, fair and responsive Scotland where all citizens are empowered and are able to function as equal active citizens with pride and dignity; commends the service users, staff and volunteers of this vital project, and wishes them continued success.
Supporters (14)
- John Finnie 3 Jul 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 3 Jul 2019
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 3 Jul 2019
- Bill Kidd 3 Jul 2019
- Richard Lyle 3 Jul 2019
- Rona Mackay 3 Jul 2019
- John Mason 3 Jul 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 3 Jul 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 4 Jul 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Jul 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 5 Jul 2019
- Emma Harper 5 Jul 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 9 Jul 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 15 Jul 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.