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Motion · S5M-23253 · 4 Nov 2020

Scottish Government Research Highlights the Abuse Faced by Gamekeepers

Lodged by Oliver Mundell Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the findings of research commissioned by the Scottish Government on the employment rights of gamekeepers; notes that almost two thirds of the gamekeepers surveyed reported that they had experienced verbal or physical abuse of some kind and that almost 80% said that they were less optimistic about their future; understands that a lack of government support and concerted anti-shooting campaigns were strongly referenced as an explanation for this negative outlook, and notes calls from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation for the Scottish Government to do more to support the country's gamekeepers to help ensure the long-term future of gamekeeping.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.