Ruth Maguire MSP today thanked people and organisations who contributed evidence towards a Holyrood inquiry on the impact of Covid-19 on equalities and human rights. The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee today heard evidence from organisations acting on behalf of women and elderly people as groups who have been disproportionately impacted by the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Backs National Campaign Against Domestic Violence
Ruth Maguire MSP gave her support to a national campaign which is being relaunched to reassure anyone experiencing domestic abuse that support is available to them during these difficult times. Social isolation measures put in place to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) may be adding pressure to those in abusive domestic situations. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said:... Continue Reading →
Week in Review: 2nd – 6th March
During a debate on celebrating International Women’s Day, Ruth reflected on the progress made towards achieving equality while outlining the work that needs to be done to ensure that women’s rights are upheld, promoted and defended vigorously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn9gTjTRB_w Ruth was a panellist on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night broadcast in Ayr. Questions from the audience ranged... Continue Reading →
Week in Review (10th – 14th February)
With the Scottish Parliament being in recess this past week – Ruth was pleased to be at home in the constituency assisting constituents. Residents of Cunninghame south can contact Ruth for help and support at any time on ruth.maguire.msp@parliament.scot or by calling the constituency office on 01294 276730. Regular drop in surgeries are also held... Continue Reading →
FGM (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill Update
18th December marked the 40th anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. On this day, the Scottish Parliament also unanimously voted to agree the general principles of the Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill which now moves onto the second stage of the legislative process. This... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 