Motion · S5M-21622 · 30 Apr 2020
Hands off Press Freedom Report 2020
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Hands off Press Freedom, the annual report by the partner organisations in the Council of Europe Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists; is concerned by the rise in violent attacks on journalists highlighted in the report and by its claim of moves in some European countries to undermine the ability of journalists to protect the anonymity of their sources; believes that a functioning free press is vital to protecting democracy, and thanks journalists for continuing to carry out their work in the face of intimidation.
Supporters (12)
- Bill Kidd 5 May 2020
- Richard Lyle 5 May 2020
- Rona Mackay 5 May 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 5 May 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 May 2020
- Andy Wightman 5 May 2020
- Annabelle Ewing 6 May 2020
- Neil Findlay 6 May 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 May 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 28 May 2020
- Ruth Maguire 5 Jun 2020
- Maureen Watt 28 Sep 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.