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Emma Ritch Law Clinic

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1204: tabled on 06 May 2025

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House commends the Emma Ritch Law Clinic at the University of Glasgow School of Law for being highly commended by the judges in the Best New Pro Bono Activity category at the 2025 Law Works and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards; recognises the Clinic's pioneering work as the first of its kind in the UK, providing independent legal advice and representation in sexual violence cases, supporting more than 30 individual clients and advocacy workers in relation to often complex issues of criminal evidence and procedure; notes that students overwhelmingly report the value of their experiential learning through the pro bono activities; and congratulates the students and staff involved for their dedication and contributions to pro bono activities.

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.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.