| Current Position (s) | MSP |
| Party | Scottish Greens |
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| Birth Date | 31 décembre 1956 |
| Location | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Website | https://johnfinnie.scot/ |
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Biography
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- Member for: Highlands and Islands
- Party: Scottish Green Party
John is a member of the following Committees:
- Finance and Constitution Committee (Substitute Member)
- Justice Committee (Member)
- Justice Sub-Committee on Policing (Convener)
- Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee (Member)
- Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee (Substitute Member)
John is a member of the following Cross-Party Groups:
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse (Co-Convener)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fishing (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gàidhlig (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Kurdistan (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men’s Violence Against Women and Children (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS (Deputy Convener)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rail (Deputy Convener)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism (Member)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community (Deputy Convener)
- Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism (Member)
Parliamentary Activities
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Justice Committee 23 April 2020 [Draft] : 23 April 2020
John Finnie
Can you provide some information on how teleconference is working in the tribunals
Justice Committee 23 April 2020 [Draft] : 23 April 2020
John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)
Good morning. The emergency legislation has had a significant impact on the human rights of our citizens. I warmly welcome Police Scotland’s appointment of John S…
Members’ Virtual Question Time 17 April 2020 : 17 April 2020
John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice will be aware that there are a number of second homes in the Highlands. My constituents are deeply concerned that the owners of …
Meeting of the Parliament 01 April 2020 [Draft] : 01 April 2020
John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)
I thank the many people who have got us to this point, not least the Government staff and everyone who provided a briefing.
Meeting of the Parliament 24 March 2020 [Draft] : 24 March 2020
John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)
I thank the Lord Advocate and the cabinet secretary. Not for the first time, I commend the important role that cleaning staff play in our public services. That role could not be more importa…
Meeting of the Parliament 19 March 2020 [Draft] : 19 March 2020
John Finnie
The aim of the bill is to “streng…
Meeting of the Parliament 19 March 2020 [Draft] : 19 March 2020
John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)
The Scottish Green Party is not represented on the Equalities and Human Rights Committee, but we are very grateful for the work that it does. We have monitored it closely and are supportive …
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee 18 March 2020 [Draft] : 18 March 2020
John Finnie
Is the Scottish Government actively engaging with the trade union movement on those issues?
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee 18 March 2020 [Draft] : 18 March 2020
John Finnie
Nautilus International, the seafarers union, had some particular asks about the challenges around crew changes that you alluded to. Have you had any engagement wi…
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee 18 March 2020 [Draft] : 18 March 2020
John Finnie
Thank you—that is reassuring.
Source: https://www.parliament.scot/msps/currentmsps/john-finnie-msp.aspx
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