Motion · S5M-22233 · 7 Jul 2020
Thomas Muir's Restoration to the Faculty of Advocates
The motion
That the Parliament celebrates Thomas Muir of Huntershill, the "father of Scottish democracy", being restored to the roll of the Faculty of Advocates; understands that Muir was an advocate and political reformer in late 18th century Scotland who, during an age of revolution, promoted democratic ideas, including support for universal suffrage; notes that Muir practised as an advocate from 1787 until being struck off in 1793 following his indictment by Lord Braxfield of the High Court of Justiciary on the charge of sedition; understands that, while he was facing trial, and was a fugitive from justice, the Faculty expelled him from membership, and notes that the expulsion was overturned due to new documents that proved a decree of fugitation lodged against Muir had never held legal effect and so voided the grounds for his expulsion.
Supporters (17)
- Keith Brown Scottish National Party 8 Jul 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 8 Jul 2020
- Bill Kidd 8 Jul 2020
- Richard Lyle 8 Jul 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 8 Jul 2020
- Gil Paterson 8 Jul 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 8 Jul 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 8 Jul 2020
- Andy Wightman 8 Jul 2020
- Bruce Crawford 9 Jul 2020
- Sandra White 9 Jul 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 10 Jul 2020
- Joan McAlpine 15 Jul 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 22 Jul 2020
- Alex Rowley 1 Aug 2020
- Ruth Maguire 25 Aug 2020
- Maureen Watt 12 Oct 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.