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Motion · S5M-22400 · 10 Aug 2020

Victim Support Scotland's 35th Anniversary

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Victim Support Scotland on its 35th anniversary, having been formed on 23 August 1985; understands that it was established by a group of volunteers in Coatbridge who recognised a need to support people affected by crime in the local community; notes that the organisation has gone from strength to strength in this time with community-based services in every local authority area providing practical, financial, emotional and mental support, as well as having court-based witness services in every Sheriff and High Court in Scotland as well as some Justice of the Peace courts; further notes that the charity also provides third party reporting services for anyone who does not feel comfortable reporting a crime to the police directly; understands that Victim Support Scotland continues to invest in technology and training to ensure that it can adapt to the changing nature of crime and meet the needs of victims; recognises the outstanding commitment of its staff and volunteers over the last 35 years to support victims, witnesses and people affected by crime across Scotland; believes that this work is vital to ensuring that victims and witnesses are able to access the support services they need and the rights they are entitled to under the Victim’s Code for Scotland, and wishes Victim Support Scotland all the best for the next 35 years and beyond.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.