Kirsten Oswald
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“David Barratt: Forensic sprays are just one of the tools available against the scourge of off-road bikes, e-scooters and e-bikes. Those items are already illegal to use anywhere but on private land. However, they are sold openly and without disclaimers.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“I am grateful to Pauline McNeill for asking that important question. A new strategy to prevent violence is being developed with key stakeholders, including the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, which will be published later this year.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“Pauline McNeill: This month, three teenagers were convicted of murdering Kayden Moy at Irvine beach last May. That is just one example. In that case, the superintendent, Graeme Gallie, said that “violent crime among young people is falling” but that “weapon carrying is on the rise.” That is the point that the Scottish Government needs to…”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“I confirm to David Barratt that forensic tagging sprays can invisibly and harmlessly mark a person, vehicle or property with a unique identification code.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“Pauline McNeill: I am trying to get across a substantial point. I want to give the background— The Presiding Officer: I do not want the background; I want a question, please. Pauline McNeill: I have to get a chance to set the context, but, okay, I will ask the question.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗
“We are all equally invested in making sure that the prevention focus that the Government has at the heart of its work is absolutely embedded in everything that we are doing in this place. I have spoken about the new strategy that is being developed. Obviously, we still have the existing strategy.”
Scottish Parliament25 June 2026Source ↗