Motion · S5M-20960 · 20 Feb 2020
Support for University of Stirling Students
The motion
That the Parliament notes with concern the decision of the University of Stirling to suspend students who were involved in the UCU Strike Occupation in 2019 in solidarity with striking lecturers over pay; understands that the punishment could include an eight-week suspension from attending lectures, access to university accommodation and submitting coursework; believes that such a punishment might lead to making students homeless, impact on their degree grade and causing anxiety that could impact on the students' mental health and wellbeing, and, rather than implement what it sees as a Draconian punishment, calls on the university to halt any disciplinary action and enter into meaningful discussion with the students to listen to their concerns.
Supporters (14)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 20 Feb 2020
- Sarah Boyack 20 Feb 2020
- Iain Gray 20 Feb 2020
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 20 Feb 2020
- Richard Lyle 20 Feb 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 20 Feb 2020
- Elaine Smith 20 Feb 2020
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 21 Feb 2020
- Bill Kidd 21 Feb 2020
- Neil Findlay 24 Feb 2020
- Gil Paterson 24 Feb 2020
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 26 Feb 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 27 Feb 2020
- Ruth Maguire 4 Mar 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.