There was disappointment in the amendment passed, but still a great debate. How long before “gendered analysis” means nothing more than mystic justifications for privilege and oppression? Transcript of Debate. Video Below. Text of Minutes 6. Violence Against Men: The Minister for Housing and Communities (Alex Neil) moved S3M-6531—That the Parliament recognises that domestic abuse is a very serious and totally unacceptable problem in Scottish society; notes in particular that all victims, whether they be women, men or children, deserve appropriate support, and therefore welcomes the Scottish Government’s provision of funding for a support helpline for male victims, which will provide the further information about their needs that is required before any future decisions about services are made. Johann Lamont moved amendment... Read more »