Scottish Detainee Visitors 20th anniversary

Early day motion 720, tabled 19 December 2022 by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party). Signed by 7 members.

That this House congratulates Scottish Detainee Visitors on their 20th anniversary; understands that the project offers non-judgmental social, emotional and practical support to people in Dungavel detention centre, the only one of its kind in Scotland; notes that it provides a vital service for detainees in supplying information, signposting and mobile top-ups to help people keep in touch with friends and family; further notes that above all the most important aspect of their service is the friendship and solidarity they offer, invaluable to those who have been detained; and wishes them all the best for the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, DUP 1.