Dame Elish Angiolini is to review the processes for handling complaints against the police. The independent review, commissioned by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson MSP, and Lord Advocate James Wolffe, will look at how serious incidents and alleged misconduct are investigated. I took part in a Ministerial Statement announcing the launch of the review.
Category: Scottish Parliament
DEBATE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT & INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee - which I chair - has published its report into sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct at Holyrood. I led a debate on its publication last week.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON SCOTTISH INFORMATION COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
On the 13th June, I participated on a Ministerial Statement on the Scottish Government's response to the Intervention Report published by the Scottish Information Commissioner.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON INQUIRY INTO POLICING DURING MINERS’ STRIKE
This week at Parliament, Clare took part in a Ministerial Statement announcing that the Scottish Government are to launch an enquiry into the impact of policing on communities during the miners' strike.
FMQ ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S IMPOSITION OF STEEL TARIFFS
Today I questioned the First Minister on the Scottish Government's response to the imposition of steel tariffs on the EU by the USA. Within my question, I also cited Clydebridge Steel Plant which is based in my constituency.
PORTFOLIO QUESTION ON YEAR OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S CULTURAL LEGACY
Clare had the opportunity to highlight events that Universal Connections are holding in Cambuslang and Rutherglen, and Terminal One in Blnatyre to celebrate Year of the Young People.
DEBATE ON CELEBRATING SCOTLAND’S VOLUNTEERS
It was a pleasure to take part in a debate today marking Volunteers’ Week – and it was a great opportunity to highlight some of the tremendous work undertaken by volunteers in my Rutherglen constituency. From Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank, to R:evolve Recycle and Blantyre Soccer Academy, there are thousands of selfless people who give up their time which ensures that our communities continue to thrive.
GENERAL QUESTION ON THE SFRS TRAINING CENTRE IN CAMBUSLANG
Today at Parliament, I had the opportunity to question the Scottish Government on the community benefits to Cambuslang of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service's National Training Centre being based in the town.
FMQ ON BMA SCOTLAND’S CONCERNS OF BREXIT UNCERTAINTY
Today at First Minister's Questions, I asked the Scottish Government for its views on recent comments made by the BMA that "virtually no progress" has been made to allow medical professionals to come and work in Scotland after Brexit.
PORTFOLIO QUESTION ON 2 SISTERS, CAMBUSLANG CLOSURE
For the third time, I raised the closure of the 2 Sisters chicken factory in my constituency with the Scottish Government. In response to my question, the Business Minister outlined the support the government are offering the workers and the local community.