Motion · S5M-21983 · 9 Jun 2020

World Day Against Child Labour

Lodged by John Mason Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that 12 June 2020 is World Day Against Child Labour; understands that there are around 152 million 5- to 17-year-olds who are subject to such exploitation, with almost half, 73 million, being in what the UN describes as ‘hazardous child labour’; notes that, this year, there will be a focus on the impacts of COVID-19, which is expected to push more children into labour; recognises the vast impact that this has on children’s health, social development and education; believes that this has a detrimental impact on their ability to reach their potential in life, and promotes the protection of children from exploitative labour in all of its international engagements.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.