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DELIGHT AS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE GOES TO ICAN
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- Published on Friday, 06 October 2017 11:14
Scottish Scrap Trident Coalition - Press Release: 6th October 2017Arthur West, Chair of Scottish CND, said:
“This is a well deserved award to a campaign which does outstanding work in the struggle to rid our world of the evil of nuclear weapons and played a major role in achieving the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted this year with the support of 122 countries. Scottish CND are proud to be a partner of this international campaign and will continue working with them to achieve a nuclear free world.”
Write to your represenatives to sign the pledge
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- Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 13:43
As you will be aware, there is a new UN Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) signed by more than 50 member states which will soon be coming into force. Parliamentarians across the world played a major role in realising the TPNW through their actions in the campaign. Now we are seeking their help to promote the signature and ratification of the treaty by all nations. The Parliamentary Pledge is a commitment by parliamentarians around the world to work for their government to join the treaty.
Given the position of the Scottish Parliament in opposing nuclear weapons, this is a very important way in which they can put pressure on the UK Government.
You can see if your parliamentarians have signed here.
If they have not, please ask your MSPs and MPs to sign it.
Send them a letter (model below) and follow up with a phone call to their office. If you are unsure who your representatives are, this website might be of help https://www.writetothem.com.
Response to US leads missile interception tests in Scotland
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 10:44
Scottish CND have responded to a report in the Independent newspaper article which gives details of a huge new military exercise involving thousands of troops, ships and fighter jets.
Arthur West chair of Scottish CND said:
We understand that the purpose of this exercise is to practise shooting down nuclear missiles.
We also understand that US forces are leading the exercise alongside troops from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
Mr West added:
It is also very unsettling that the exercises are taking place until October 18 in what is known as the MOD's Hebrides Range, which is just off the north-west coast of Scotland.
It is the view of Scottish CND that the UK Government would be more effective in safeguarding the population if it supported the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Mr West said that the Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons which was recently adopted by 122 nations at the United Nations offers a way forward to rid our world and country of nuclear weapons.
Instead of indulging in war games off-Scottish coast the countries involved would better serve their populations by supporting a ground breaking treaty which offers real peace and security to our world.
Scottish CND highlight the nuclear weapons elephant in the room
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 09:54
Scottish CND say that the storing of US nuclear weapons in Europe is an elephant in the room which needs to be dealt with.
Arthur West chair of Scottish CND said -
It is our understanding that the US spends a remarkable 100 million dollars annually to store nuclear weapons in five different European countries.
Mr West said:
"Research by Scottish CND and other peace movement groups indicates that 150 US nuclear bombs are stored in underground bunkers in Germany, Holland, Turkey, Italy and Belgium."
Important information from Medact about Global Ban Treaty
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 09:42
Medact is an organisation of medical professionals who work to rid our world of nuclear weapons and also on issues related to climate change and economic justice .Nuclear Ban - Citizen's signing ceremony
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- Published on Thursday, 21 September 2017 14:49
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opened for signing on 20 September 2017, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This was a historic moment, when heads of states and foreign ministers gathered in New York for official signatures on this groundbreaking treaty. More than 50 countries signed in the first 8 hours.
As the UK is against this international initiative, Scotland wanted to show solidarity and support for the ban treaty and organised its own Citizens Signing Ceremony in front of the Scottish Parliament. Many MSPs signed, along with campaigners, tourists from all parts of the word or local people passing by the parliament.
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Motion in the Scottish Parliament - Signing of the UN Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty
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- Published on Thursday, 21 September 2017 07:58
Motion Number: S5M-07762
Lodged By: Bill Kidd
Date Lodged: 19/09/2017
Title: Signing of the UN Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty
Motion Text:
That the Parliament welcomes the adoption of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; highlights that this treaty was acceded by 122 state parties on 7 July 2017, with a notable absence from the UK and other nuclear weapon states; notes the timely date of initial signing, which falls on the eve of International Peace Day on 20 September 2017; further notes that all countries that ratify this treaty will be legally bound to not hold, develop or test nuclear weapons; affirms the significant step towards normative change in international relations and state security regarding the role and place of nuclear weapons in this world, and commends the courageous efforts of all 122 countries that have led the way in this crucial shift.