Motion · S5M-19149 · 26 Sep 2019
EHRC Scotland Access to Legal Support for Transport Project
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the project that has been launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Scotland to provide access to legal support for disabled and older people who have experienced discrimination when accessing or using public transport; recognises that EHRC Scotland can provide funding and legal assistance to help people who have experienced discrimination to pursue their claims and access justice; notes the importance of public transport in supporting the economic and social inclusion of disabled and older people, and supports the aims of the project in ensuring that transport operators meet their legal responsibilities to ensure equal access to public transport for all.
Supporters (9)
- Rona Mackay 26 Sep 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 26 Sep 2019
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 27 Sep 2019
- John Finnie 27 Sep 2019
- Bill Kidd 27 Sep 2019
- Andy Wightman 27 Sep 2019
- Mary Fee 1 Oct 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 7 Oct 2019
- Colin Smyth 20 Oct 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.