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Motion · S6M-15171 · 1 Nov 2024

HMP Dumfries Receives Official Parkrun Status

Lodged by Emma Harper Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the staff, prisoners and others associated with HMP Dumfries on it being the first prison in Scotland to receive official recognition by Parkrun UK; understands that the prison has a wide array of purposeful activities, access to counselling, addiction and specialist services to support its population; notes that it now offers an official 5K Parkrun to prisoners and staff, which supports the physical and mental health of those residing, and working in, the custodial estate; agrees with the comments of HMP Deputy Governor, Jim Smith, that the Parkrun recognition creates an invaluable opportunity for participants to focus on a goal by taking part in regular physical activity or by supporting others through volunteering at the run, which happens every Saturday, as marshals and in other important roles; thanks the innovative team of prisoners and staff on carrying out the work to receive official Parkrun recognition; thanks Parkrun UK for its support to the prison on its journey, and wishes all at HMP Dumfries every success as they continue to support those in the custodial estate.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.