Domestic Abuse Law

The amendment

As an amendment to motion S5M-01434 in the name of Michael Matheson (Domestic Abuse Law), insert at end “; recognises the important role of domestic abuse courts in dealing with the offence, and looks to extend the provision of these as part of proposals for tackling domestic abuse in Scotland.”

No recorded vote on this amendment. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

1. S5M-01434.1
   Domestic Abuse Law

   Douglas Ross Con Lodged 14 Sep 2016
   No recorded vote

No MSP has added their name to this amendment.

1. 15 Sep 2016
   Domestic Abuse Law

   Christine Grahame SNP Meeting of the Parliament

   Thank you—you moved your amendment just before I asked you to do so. I call Claire Baker to speak to amendment S5M-01434.2—you have seven minutes, Ms Baker. 14:53
2. 15 Sep 2016
   Domestic Abuse Law

   Claire Baker Lab Meeting of the Parliament

   The year 2016 marks 40 years since the establishment of Scottish Women’s Aid, which brought together a network of local organisations across the country. Local women’s aid groups were providing support and refuge for women and children who…
3. 15 Sep 2016
   Decision Time

   Ken Macintosh Meeting of the Parliament

   The next question is, that amendment S5M-01434.2, in the name of Claire Baker, which seeks to amend motion S5M-01434, in the name of Michael Matheson, on domestic abuse law, as amended, be agreed to. Amendment agreed to.