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Motion · S6M-20256 · 18 Dec 2025

Congratulating Ben Lawrence on Charlie Malone Prize

Lodged by Michael Marra (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Ben Lawrence on receiving the inaugural Charlie Malone Prize from Abertay University; notes that the award was named after Dundee City Councillor Charlie Malone, who was a former lecturer at the institution and passed away in 2024; believes that Charlie Malone was well known locally as a campaigner for the community he served; understands that Ben received the award for outstanding positive impact in the local community; further understands that Ben is a recent LLB Law graduate from Abertay University who served as director of TayPer, a student-led organisation that aims to improve access to legal support within the community; recognises that Abertay University continues to attract and educate individuals with a community-focused worldview, and wishes Ben every success following his graduation from Abertay University.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.