Motion · S5M-22770.1 · 21 Sep 2020
Advancing Equality and Human Rights for Minority Ethnic People and Communities
The motion
As an amendment to motion S5M-22770 in the name of Shirley-Anne Somerville (Advancing Equality and Human Rights for Minority Ethnic People and Communities), after second "communities" insert "; recognises that, in order to fully realise their aims, BAME support groups require to be adequately resourced; agrees that adherence to international law, respect for court decisions, and full asylum support are fundamental to ensuring equality; supports calls for a fatal accident inquiry in relation to recent asylum deaths, which should include the general circumstances and treatment of asylum seekers in the UK".
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.