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Motion · S6M-12147 · 12 Feb 2024

Victims' Awareness Week

Lodged by Willie Rennie (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that the week commencing 19 February is Victims’ Awareness Week 2024; considers that this is an important opportunity to ensure that everyone in Scotland is aware of victims’ rights; acknowledges what it sees as the long-lasting physical and mental impact that crime can have on victims and their families; believes that many victims of crime often struggle to navigate the criminal justice system; commends the work of Victim Support Scotland, which supports those affected by crime; encourages victims and witnesses of crime to report incidents to the police, and further encourages them and their families to seek guidance and information from Victim Support Scotland.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.