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Motion · S6M-15606 · 25 Nov 2024

Women Across Scotland Stand With Gisèle Pelicot

Lodged by Tess White Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament pays tribute to Gisèle Pelicot, who waived her anonymity during the trial of her husband and other alleged abusers in Avignon, France, who are accused of mass rape, to shine a light on the pervasiveness of sexual violence; considers that the public trial has forced a worldwide debate on societal attitudes and beliefs surrounding rape and sexual abuse, including what constitutes sexual consent, as well as the men who perpetrate these heinous crimes and the circumstances in which they occur; regrets that it is necessary to continue to challenge what, it believes, are deeply regressive and harmful societal attitudes to sexual violence, from victim-blaming to shaming; notes with concern that the justice system can be traumatic, isolating and stigmatising for survivors of sexual crime, and believes that much more must be done to support victims of rape and sexual assault; highlights reports of Madame Pelicot’s testimony during the trial that “it’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them”, adding that she does not want women who have been raped “to be ashamed any longer”, and believes that Madame Pelicot’s courage, bravery, dignity and determination in the face of unimaginable adversity have inspired women in Scotland and across the world, who stand with her, shoulder to shoulder, in strength and solidarity.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.