Motion text
That this House recognises the truth of abuse and its genuine impact on society; acknowledges that there are hundreds of female deaths, many registered as suicides across the UK and that a significant proportion of these involve cases of domestic abuse; asks the Government to amend how they investigate domestic abuse cases and risks to survivors to utilise specialised frontline responders who are fully trained in handling domestic abuse cases; appreciates the work of professionals including Professor Jane Monckton Smith, who have worked so hard to highlight this issue; acknowledges the Sunday Post campaign to highlight the need for change by Scottish journalist Marion Scott; commemorates the tragedy of East Kilbride's Louise Aitchison whose life was so cruelly taken whilst she had so much to give and live for; and urges the Government to support specialist domestic abuse risk management services, in Louise's and other victims memory to save lives.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 May 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 May 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
12 May 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 May 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
12 May 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 May 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 May 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 May 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
16 May 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 May 2022
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
19 May 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.