Ruth Maguire MSP joined colleagues in the Scottish Parliament chamber to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May. World Press Freedom Day 2022, acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional... Continue Reading →
Global Intergenerational Week 2022
https://youtu.be/Hdch5U-EKk8 Marking the importance of Global Intergenerational Week, Ruth Maguire MSP participated in debate held in the Scottish Parliament today. Global Intergenerational Week began as a campaign, originally started at a local level, before growing to a national level event and is now going global for its third year. Global Intergenerational Week 2022, runs from 25 April... Continue Reading →
Fairtrade Pledge
Today, in a hybrid meeting of the Scottish Parliament, Ruth Maguire MSP contributed remotely to Clare Adamson's Member Business debate on the Fairtrade Pledge. Speaking in the debate Ruth said: "I congratulate Clare Adamson on recognising the fair trade pledge and bringing this important issue to the chamber. I thank Gordon MacDonald for opening the... Continue Reading →
Work for Ruth Maguire MSP
Job Description Admin and Casework Assistant – Irvine £18,898-£25,640 pro rata Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire gives oath in Scottish Parliament
Ruth Maguire gives Oath in Scottish Parliament On Thursday 13 May 2021, Members of the Scottish Parliament were sworn in on the first day of the new Session. Ruth Maguire chose to swear the oath in both English and Gaelic and again became the MSP for Cunninghame South. Ruth’s oath: “I, Ruth Maguire, do... Continue Reading →
Scottish independence
Landmark draft Bill published for future referendum. Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a draft independence referendum Bill, published today, to give people in Scotland the right to decide their future, once the current health crisis is over. Constitution Secretary Michael Russell said the draft Bill is being brought forward to offer Scotland the choice of... Continue Reading →
Redress for Survivors
Parliament backs plans for survivors of historical child abuse in care in Scotland Legislation to create a scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care in Scotland to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to apology and support, has been passed by Parliament. The Redress for Survivors... Continue Reading →
Scottish Parliament Election
Plans for safe campaign and poll. The safety of campaigners, election workers and the public is central to plans for the Scottish Parliament election, Parliamentary Business Minister Graeme Dey has said. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Mr Dey said Scottish Government guidance will be published shortly setting out what is permitted under public... Continue Reading →
Incorporation of UNCRC into Scots Law Agreed in Principal
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the progress made to incorporate the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child into Scots Law. The Scottish Parliament voted to accept the general principals of embedding the UN Convention into law to strengthen and protect rights for children and young people in Scotland. This follows months of evidence... Continue Reading →
Civil Partnership Bill Offers Equality of Opportunity for Couples
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the passing of legislation that will allow mixed-sex couples to enter a civil partnership in Scotland for the first time. The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill which now allows all couples to have the same choice when deciding to legally recognise their relationship. During the legislative... Continue Reading →
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