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Motion · S5M-22192 · 30 Jun 2020

Relief for Refugees Held on the Aegean Islands

Lodged by John Finnie Standard Motion 39 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament understands that refugees in reception and identification centres on the Aegean islands are being held in overcrowded and inhumane conditions; believes that there have been severe restrictions placed on the movement of those in the centres during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that, despite lifting restrictions in other parts of society, the Greek Government has extended the restrictions on refugees; calls on the UK Government to assist in the urgent resettlement of refugees held on the islands; asks that the UK Government also allows Scottish local authorities to take people held in these camps, and supports the right to family reunification in the UK for unaccompanied minors.

Supporters (39)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.