Motion · S6M-19326 · 13 Oct 2025
National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, which takes place from 11 to 18 October; believes that the week provides an important opportunity to stand together against hatred, prejudice and discrimination in all their forms; notes that the 2025 UK-wide campaign is based on the principle of "H.O.P.E.", which stands for Hate crime awareness, Operational responses, Prevention, and community Engagement; commends the work of community groups, third sector organisations and local authorities across Scotland, which continue to challenge hatred and promote safety, equality and inclusion; acknowledges that many individuals and communities continue to experience hate crime and feel unsafe, and reaffirms its commitment to tackling hate crime, supporting victims and building a Scotland in which everyone can live free from fear and prejudice.
Supporters (10)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 14 Oct 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 14 Oct 2025
- Bill Kidd 14 Oct 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 14 Oct 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 14 Oct 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 14 Oct 2025
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 16 Oct 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 16 Oct 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 20 Oct 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 23 Oct 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.