Part of Portfolio Question Time – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:00 pm on 10 October 2024.
The cabinet secretary will be aware, as I am, of the research by Girlguiding Scotland and the University of Glasgow that shows that girls are too frequently experiencing inappropriate sexual behaviour or, indeed, assault. I am, of course, aware of the good work that is going on in the gender-based violence in schools working group. However, there still appears to be a need for specific consideration to ensure that victims are not isolated in learning hubs or other such places while repeat offenders can continue their school day as normal. I have had a recent case in my Falkirk East constituency addressing that specific concern.