This is the list of documents available for the submission Motion by Councillor Susan Aitken:- "Council acknowledges that these have been hugely challenging times for millions across our islands, as over 20 towns and cities across England and the North of Ireland erupted in violent riots as racist far-right agitators shamefully exploited the tragic murders of Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9 in Southport. Council is appalled that there have been fire attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers; that Mosques, homes and businesses have been targeted by race hate thugs; and that members of the public have been assaulted on the streets because of the colour of their skin. Council is clear that we cannot become complacent or assume that such events could never take place in Glasgow; notes that the same extreme anti-immigration, anti-refugee and Islamophobic rhetoric from certain sections of the press and social media that fuelled these riots elsewhere has also been spread in Glasgow; and that similar bad faith actors seeking to capitalise on heightened emotions have sought to create this type of division in our city. Council declares its solidarity with Glasgow's global majority and migrant communities; deeply regrets the climate of fear and vulnerability that has been created; and is distressed to hear reports that they feel concerned about their own security and wellbeing in our city. Council records our thanks for the work of faith and community organisations, Council officers and Police Scotland to provide reassurance and ensure support is in place where it is needed. Council condemns race hate in all its forms; unequivocally rejects far-right rhetoric and activity; and agrees that far-right ringleaders such as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, are not welcome in Glasgow. Council further deplores attempts by some Members of the UK Parliament and sections of the media to justify, excuse or downplay far-right activity. Council thanks all Glaswegians and others from across Scotland who have come together to take a stand against racism and fascism and to celebrate our diverse, multicultural city. Council records our belief that inward migration has been and continues to be a positive force in Glasgow, enhancing our city socially, culturally and economically; and is proud of our record of strong community relations and of integration of asylum seekers and refugees, not only as the largest asylum dispersal authority in the UK, but also as a city that has itself been built and enriched by successive waves of migration. Council further believes that inward migration to the UK is not only positive but necessary and that policies which have set out to discourage people coming to live and work in the UK, such as Brexit and the so-called "hostile environment", have been deeply damaging to both the national economy and to social cohesion. Council notes that National Hate Crime Awareness Week will take place 14 to 21 October 2024, and instructs officers to use this opportunity to partner with community and faith organisations, such as Glasgow Central Mosque and others, to further publicise and disseminate the Council's work to prevent hate crimes and provide support to victims and vulnerable communities. Council further acknowledges the 2023 update report from the Scottish Parliament's Cross-Party Group on Tackling Islamophobia in Scotland; welcomes its recommendations; and instructs the Chief Executive to undertake a review of how effectively the Council is currently fulfilling the recommendations pertaining to local authorities and whether more could be done.".

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