Submission History: Motion by Councillor Jon Molyneux:- "Council recalls its motion of 28 March 2024 which expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, reaffirmed its calls for peace in the region, and mandated the Council to take steps to ensure it complies with the interim judgment of the International Court for Justice. Council expresses deep disappointment at the failure to, so far, secure a lasting ceasefire and condemns the Israeli government's ongoing blockade of Gaza and its resumption of air strikes which have continued the killing of innocent Palestinians. Council also condemns the 'Trump Plan' for Gaza and Israel's plans to seize territory in Gaza, which, if enacted, would amount to an egregious breach of international law. Council commends those who have continued to campaign for peace and justice. Council supports the call of the Muslim Council of Britain, supported by the Labour Muslim Network, for the Prime Minister to recognise Palestinian statehood and demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Council supports the Glaswegian LGBTQI+ collective, No Pride in Genocide, who stand for the complete liberation of Palestine, and who have campaigned against mainstream pinkwashing. Council calls on Glasgow's Pride to establish ethical partnerships and sponsors which adhere to the Palestinian led Boycott, Divestment Sanctions (BDS) guidelines and the Fossil Free Pride pledge, commiting to social and environmental justice. Council notes the trials of several people in Glasgow relating to their involvement in pro-Palestinan protest. Council reaffirms the rights of citizens to lawful protest as a vital part of our democracy and calls on the UK Government to repeal the Conservative's draconian anti-protest legislation. Council also asks the Safe Glasgow partnership to urgently undertake a review of the policing of protest in Glasgow, as previously agreed in the Council's Strategic Plan, and for this to include taking evidence from those involved in protests. Council expresses its concern about the reaction to Irish musical act Kneecap's performance at California's Coachella Music Festival and the resulting smear campaign, which has included calls by politicians for Kneecap to be removed from this year's TRNSMT festival on Glasgow Green. Council considers this reaction is a direct result of Kneecap's outspoken support for Palestine and should not be indulged. Council acknowledges that some Glaswegians will choose not to support an act with views that Kneecap hold, just as others will not support acts which support violence within their music or who have convictions for violence, specifically domestic violence. Council notes that such acts are scheduled to play in Glasgow this summer and have received no similar condemnation." Help Icon

This is the history for the submission "Motion by Councillor Jon Molyneux:- "Council recalls its motion of 28 March 2024 which expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, reaffirmed its calls for peace in the region, and mandated the Council to take steps to ensure it complies with the interim judgment of the International Court for Justice. Council expresses deep disappointment at the failure to, so far, secure a lasting ceasefire and condemns the Israeli government's ongoing blockade of Gaza and its resumption of air strikes which have continued the killing of innocent Palestinians. Council also condemns the 'Trump Plan' for Gaza and Israel's plans to seize territory in Gaza, which, if enacted, would amount to an egregious breach of international law. Council commends those who have continued to campaign for peace and justice. Council supports the call of the Muslim Council of Britain, supported by the Labour Muslim Network, for the Prime Minister to recognise Palestinian statehood and demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Council supports the Glaswegian LGBTQI+ collective, No Pride in Genocide, who stand for the complete liberation of Palestine, and who have campaigned against mainstream pinkwashing. Council calls on Glasgow's Pride to establish ethical partnerships and sponsors which adhere to the Palestinian led Boycott, Divestment Sanctions (BDS) guidelines and the Fossil Free Pride pledge, commiting to social and environmental justice. Council notes the trials of several people in Glasgow relating to their involvement in pro-Palestinan protest. Council reaffirms the rights of citizens to lawful protest as a vital part of our democracy and calls on the UK Government to repeal the Conservative's draconian anti-protest legislation. Council also asks the Safe Glasgow partnership to urgently undertake a review of the policing of protest in Glasgow, as previously agreed in the Council's Strategic Plan, and for this to include taking evidence from those involved in protests. Council expresses its concern about the reaction to Irish musical act Kneecap's performance at California's Coachella Music Festival and the resulting smear campaign, which has included calls by politicians for Kneecap to be removed from this year's TRNSMT festival on Glasgow Green. Council considers this reaction is a direct result of Kneecap's outspoken support for Palestine and should not be indulged. Council acknowledges that some Glaswegians will choose not to support an act with views that Kneecap hold, just as others will not support acts which support violence within their music or who have convictions for violence, specifically domestic violence. Council notes that such acts are scheduled to play in Glasgow this summer and have received no similar condemnation."".

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Glasgow City Council 15/05/2025 Click here