Sign in
☰
People MPsHouse of LordsGovernmentOppositionPartiesCommittees Votes Commons votesLords votesVotes by issueTopicsStats & rankingsParliament in numbers Legislation BillsEarly day motionsPetitions Elections Election resultsConstituenciesWho is my MP? Scotland OverviewMSPsScottish GovernmentVotesBillsMotionsCommitteesConstituencies & regionsElections Search Sign in

Motion · S6M-20060 · 8 Dec 2025

Palestine Action Hunger Strikers

Lodged by Maggie Chapman (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses deep concern for the wellbeing of seven prisoners who have reportedly been on hunger strike while awaiting trial for alleged criminal damage during Palestine Action protests; understands that six of the activists have been on hunger strike for up to or more than one month since being denied bail for their alleged involvement in raids on Israel’s largest weapons company and RAF Brize Norton; further understands that the allegations of criminal damage are outstanding; notes that the outcome of a High Court judicial ruling on the appropriateness of Palestine Action being proscribed as banned under terrorism legislation is pending; shares the reported concerns of doctors who have warned of a lack of appropriate care for people who are on hunger strike; calls on authorities to allow prisoners to exercise their human rights to freedom of expression and access to healthcare, and expresses its solidarity with the prisoners, their families and their supporters.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.