Sixth-year pupils commended for speaking at MSP’s proposed bill launch

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Lanarkshire S6 pupils spoke to a big crowd yesterday at an MSP’s proposed bill launch which would see big polluters jailed for between 10 and 20 years.In a public consultation launched on Wednesday, November 8, Monica Lennon MSP, a Scottish Labour and Co-op representative for Central Scotland, seeks the public’s views on plans to make Scotland the first UK nation to enforce an ecocide law with tough sanctions acting as a deterrent to eco-criminals.S6 pupils from St John Ogilvie High School, Dominic McGrory and Latifa Yakubu, were invited to speak at Ms Lennon’s launch for her proposed bill.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Head boy Dominic and Latifa delivered a speech discussing the importance of preventing further environmental damage in Scotland.Ms Lennon said: “It was brilliant to have Dominic and Latifa’s powerful contributions today at the launch of my proposed bill consultation.“Young people are at the heart of fighting against the climate and nature emergency- both Dominic and Latifa have been taking action locally.“An ecocide law aims to prevent the worst harm to our planet from happening in the first place and to do so we need much tougher laws and enforcement.“I’m pleased to be launching this public consultation today and welcome views from people from all communities, sectors and