Motion · S5M-20196 · 9 Dec 2019

Rape Crisis Scotland, 16 Pounds for 16 Days Campaign

Lodged by Monica Lennon (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 10 December 2019 is the final day of 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence; commends Rape Crisis centres across Scotland for their work in supporting survivors of sexual violence; understands that figures released by Rape Crisis Scotland show that on one day there were 1,035 survivors waiting to access lifesaving support in some areas up to 12 months; agrees that no-one should ever have to wait to access specialist support, and supports efforts to raise awareness of the #16PoundsFor16Days campaign to make sure that survivors of sexual violence are able to access support at the point of need.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.