Motion · S5M-18356 · 25 Jul 2019
Community-based Alternatives to Immigration Detention
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes Detention Forum's blog series on community-based alternatives to detention (ATDs); considers that ATDs have been shown to be more humane, more effective and cheaper than detention; notes that ATDs use case management, tailored to the needs of specific communities, to enable people to resolve their immigration issues while living in the community; believes that ATDs exemplify an approach that recognises the importance of engaging individuals and respecting their rights and dignity, rather than relying on immigration enforcement; considers that Scotland would be an ideal location for one of the announced Home Office pilot ATDs, and supports the work of Scottish Detainee Visitors, Detention Forum and others in supporting people affected by detention and advocating for detention reform.
Supporters (14)
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 26 Jul 2019
- Bill Kidd 26 Jul 2019
- Richard Lyle 26 Jul 2019
- Maureen Watt 26 Jul 2019
- Sandra White 26 Jul 2019
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 29 Jul 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 29 Jul 2019
- John Mason 29 Jul 2019
- Mark McDonald 29 Jul 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 29 Jul 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 5 Aug 2019
- Anas Sarwar 5 Aug 2019
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 8 Aug 2019
- Willie Rennie Scottish Liberal Democrats 16 Aug 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.