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Fringe Programme Fringe Meetings Saturday 27 April LUNCHTIME

GDPR SESSION

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Lowther Room, Level -1, EICC Menteith Room, Level -1, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 – 13h45

Scots Under Pressure - The Struggle GDPR Myths and Realities To Make Ends Meet GDPR for Office Bearers, Campaigners and Join Citizens Advice Scotland for Scots Under Activists. Pressure – The Struggle To Make Ends Meet, It’s nearly a year since the Data Protection Act a lively discussion about why the money in 2018 and GDPR came on to the scene with a people’s pockets isn’t going far enough, and the impact of austerity in many of our communities. torrent of largely unnecessary emails marking Money expert, writer and broadcaster Fergus the moment. Since then, a number of myths have Muirhead will chair the discussion with Citizens arisen about GDPR, such as the requirement for Advice Scotland CEO Derek Mitchell, Shirley Anne explicit consent for everything you do. Political Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social parties can process voter data as part of their role Security and Older People, Dr in ‘democratic engagement’ with the electorate. MP and Councillor Mhairi Hunter. Member data can be processed using a number of Speakers: lawful means. Derek Mitchell, CEO of Citizens Advice Scotland This session is aimed at explaining what the new Shirley Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary Data Protection regime is actually about and how for Social Security and Older People that affects you in your role as local office bearer, Dr Philippa Whitford MP candidate, election agent, campaigner, activists Councillor Mhairi Hunter or member. Chaired by: Money expert, writer and Speakers: broadcaster Fergus Muirhead Laura Irvine, Partner, Davidson Chalmers LLP and Data Protection Specialist Scott Martin, Solicitor the SNP and Data Protection Officer

SNP MEMBERS ONLY

54 THE COALITION FOR GROUSE MOOR REFORM

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Tinto Room, Level 0, EICC Moorfoot Room, Level 0, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 – 13h45

Scotland’s Wave and Tidal Energy Grouse Moors, Land Reform and Power: Potential How the Can The event will cover the exciting potential of the Change The Face of Scotland wave and tidal electricity generation industries Almost a fifth of Scotland is kept barren to in Scotland. A recent report has demonstrated maximise the number of grouse – so they can be that Scotland could create thousands of jobs, killed for sport. billions of pounds worth of exports, generate Less than 500 people own over half of Scotland gigawatts of electricity and displace millions of and while the has taken tons of harmful emissions with increased marine some important steps, shooting estates for technology utilization for electricity generation. the few are a dominant land use. Hundreds of It is essential that we do not miss out on this thousands of animals die to protect grouse for opportunity. shooting and the environmental damage puts Speakers: Scotland’s international reputation for its wild Gavin McPherson, Nova Innovation beautiful landscape under threat. Hannah Smith, Scottish Renewables Grouse moors are not only the least moral use Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Energy, of our land, they’re the most unproductive. The Connectivity and the Islands power is in your hands to change the face of Scotland for our People, our Environment and our MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson Wildlife. for Environment and Rural Affairs Speakers: Robin McAlpine, Director of Common Weal Max Wiszniewski, Campaign Manager for Revive Dr Ruth Tingay, Raptor Persecution UK Chaired by MSP

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EDINBURGH SCOTTISH HAZARDS AND CENTRAL SNP SNP TRADE UNION GROUP

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Kilsyth Room, Level 0, EICC Carrick Room, Level +1, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 – 13h45

EU Citizens’ Rights in a Broken Tackling the Problem of Corporate Brexit Britain Homicide - A Political Win/Win At the time of writing, Britain is balanced on a The Scottish Trade Union campaign to tackle knife edge. How will Brexit affect the rights of Corporate Homicide is as old as the Scottish those EU citizens who have made their home Parliament. From 2006 the received wisdom has here, and those of Scots faced with losing their been because any Act would relate to H&S, which four freedoms? How will human rights be is not devolved, the may not affected by the mess that Brexit has made? And have legislative competence. how can independence enhance citizens’ rights? This view was clearly politically motivated at the Come and hear leading players in the Brexit time but it has remained received wisdom within debate discuss the implications. the civil service.

Speakers: The Trade Unions’ campaign however will not go QC MP, Shadow SNP away. Trade Unions’ believe there is a solution using Spokesperson for Justice and Home Affairs a previously untested section of the Scotland Act. MEP We call upon the political will of the Scottish Government to look at this alternative and Vanessa Glynn right the political wrongs of previous Scottish Chaired by Joan McAlpine MSP, Convener of the Executives - it is a win-win. Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe Speakers: and External Affairs Committee Patrick McGuire, Legal Advisor to Scottish Hazards Lynn Henderson, President, Scottish Trades Union Congress Chris Stephens MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Fair Work and Employment Chaired by Greg McCarra, Convener, SNP Trade Union Group

56 Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Harris 1, Level +1, EICC Ochil Room, Level +1, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 – 13h45

Tackling Pupil Indiscipline; Getting it Agriculture and The Environment – Right for Everyone Meeting Climate Change and Food One of the top concerns raised by teachers across Production Challenges Together Scotland is the impact of pupil indiscipline. This Join NFU Scotland, WWF Scotland and crofter Lynn fringe will explore what the issues are and how Cassells for a discussion on the future of Scotland’s we might work to address them for the benefit land for adaptation and mitigation to climate of all. change. Chaired by MSP, Cabinet Speakers: Secretary for the Rural Economy, the speakers Jane Peckham, National Official (Scotland) will explore opportunities, challenges, and benefits of working together in the fight against MSP climate change. Chaired by Richard Bell, NASUWT National Speakers: Executive Member Dr Sheila George, Food and Environment Policy Manager, WWF Scotland

Jonnie Hall, Director of Policy NFU Scotland Lynn Cassells, Lynbreck Croft Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy

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SNP ORGANISERS’ WOMEN SURGERY

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Sidlaw Room, Level +3, EICC Harris Room 1, Level +1, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 14h30 – 15h30

SNP Women’s Discussion A drop-in session for Organisers, with a chance to ask questions and discuss ideas with Stacy Come join the Women’s and Equalities Convener Bradley, Organisation Convener. for a discussion about the priorities within the SNP for 2019, what work we’ve been doing and how we can make our party as inclusive SNP MEMBERS ONLY as possible. Speakers: Fiona Robertson, SNP National Women’s and Equalities Convener

SNP MEMBERS ONLY

58 Fringe Meetings Saturday 27 April EVENING

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Lowther Room, Level -1, EICC Menteith Room, Level -1, EICC 17h30 – 18h30 17h30 – 18h30

Social Security & Poverty: Realising Our Right Stemming The Rising Tide to A Healthy Environment With over 1 million people living in the grip of In December 2018, the First Minister’s poverty in Scotland, it is more important than Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership ever to look at what more can be done to loosen recognised that everyone has a right to a healthy that grip. This event will reflect on the progress environment. This event will explore what this made and successes achieved in building the means in terms of the Scottish Government’s Scottish social security system, and will look at commitment to maintaining and enhancing what more can be done to use Scotland’s social environmental standards. Central to the security powers to tackle poverty. discussion will be the Scottish Government’s Speakers: commitment to Scotland’s first ever Environment Strategy and ambitions to taking a strategic Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary approach to environmental protection. The for Social Security and Older People event will bring attention to the inextricable links Emma Congreve, Senior Economist, Joseph between the environment, wellbeing and social Rowntree Foundation justice, and foster a discussion about how this can Peter Kelly, Director, Poverty Alliance be realised in Scotland. John Dickie, Director, CPAG in Scotland Speakers: Kevin Pringle, Sunday Times columnist & Former Professor Campbell Gemmell, SNP Special Adviser LINK Honorary Fellow Professor Elisa Morgera, University of Strathclyde Charles Dundas, Woodland Trust Scotland MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform

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SNP WESTMINSTER JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS TEAM

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Tinto Room, Level 0, EICC Kilsyth Room, Level 0, EICC 17h30 – 18h30 17h30 – 18h30

Blueprint for A Better Refugee Not Just Violence: Ending Domestic Protection System Abuse in Scotland The SNP Justice and Home Affairs team at The new domestic abuse act provides Westminster are delighted to unveil the results Scotland with gold standard legislation for of research on how Scotland could deliver a tackling coercive control, this fringe will look more humane and effective system of refugee at what’s next in terms of the campaign to end protection. The research, presented by Helen domestic abuse. Baillot, builds on international best practice and Speakers: makes a series of practical proposals touching on Elaine Maclennan, Survivor a range of issues including: a national Migration and Mobility Commission, independent decision Heather Williams, Fife Women’s Aid making and refugee integration which we are sure Linda Rodgers, Women’s Aid will provoke a lively discussion. Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Equalities Speakers: and Older People Joanna Cherry QC MP, Shadow SNP Gavin Newlands MP Spokesperson for Justice and Home Affairs Stuart C. McDonald MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Immigration, Asylum and Border Control Helen Baillot, Independent Researcher Kirsty Thomson, Director of JustRight Scotland Gary Christie, Head of Policy, Communications & Communities Scottish Refugee Council

60 MARTYN DAY MP

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Carrick Room, Level +1, EICC Harris 1, Level +1, EICC 17h30 – 18h30 17h30 – 18h30

India – Scotland relations Active Travel For All To discuss culture, politics and business with a The Scottish Government has committed to view to assessing interest for establishing an SNP increasing the levels of walking and cycling in Friends of India Group. Scotland for transport and leisure. Join RNIB Scotland and Cycling UK to discuss how new active travel infrastructure can encourage more people to get active and be designed in a way that is safe and accessible for all. Speakers: James Adams, Director of RNIB Scotland Suzanne Forum, Head of Development (Scotland) Cycling UK Sandra Wilson, Chair of RNIB Scotland Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands Chaired by: Stuart McMillan MSP, Convener of Cross Party Group on Visual Impairment

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SNP EQUALITIES

Saturday 27 April Saturday 27 April Ochil Room, Level +1, EICC Moorfoot Room, Level 0, EICC 17h30 – 18h30 17h30 - 18h30

Scottish Countryside Alliance SNP Equalities Discussion The use of packs of hounds to flush out foxes Come join the Women’s and Equalities Convener to be shot remains a significant pest control for a discussion about priorities within the SNP for measure, both to control the general level of 2019, what work the different Equalities groups foxes in an area as well as to address particular have been doing and how we can make our party problems affecting a farm or estate. as inclusive and accessible as possible. The Scottish Government seek to make We’ll also be talking about the importance of legislative changes driven by the outcome of the shared solidarity, how to build links between Lord Bonomy review of the Protection of Wild groups and support each others’ work. Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. We have invited Speakers: a range of speakers to debate whether they Fiona Robertson, SNP National Women’s and believe the use of foxhound packs to flush foxes Equalities Convener in order they are shot, to be legitimate wildlife management. Speakers: SNP MEMBERS ONLY Jamie Stewart, Director Scotland Countryside Alliance Robbie Rowntree, Scottish Hill Packs Megan Roland, Gordanbush Estate Louisa Cheape, Scottish Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management MSP

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SNP COLLEGE.ORG

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Lowther Room, Level -1, EICC Menteith Room, Level -1, EICC 09h00 – 10h00 09h00 – 10h00

Local Governance Review - Next Steps activate.snp.org – Filters 101 The Local Governance Review was launched Filters in activate.snp.org allow you to identify jointly by COSLA and the Scottish Government particular groups of voters and enable you to make in December 2017, involving communities and specific contact with voters on a range of different public sector partners. It focuses on all public issues that are important to them. services in Scotland as well as both the local and This session will provide you with a broad overview national spheres of government, exploring what of how filters in activate.snp.org work, providing might be achieved to strengthen local decision you with the basics of filter building and equipping making and democratic governance in ways that you with the knowledge to go back to your own improve outcomes, grow Scotland’s economy for constituencies and create filters that will support everyone’s benefit, support communities to focus your campaigning goals. on their priorities and help new ideas flourish. Speakers: This event will allow delegates to hear from our Lorraine Reid, Campaign Services Manager, speakers about the progress made so far and what SNP HQ the next steps will be. Speakers: SNP MEMBERS ONLY Aileen Campbell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government Professor James Mitchell, Professor of Public Policy, Edinburgh University Councillor Graham Houston, Vice President of COSLA Chaired by Councillor Ellen Forson, SNP Local Government Convener

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BAME MEMBERS NETWORK

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Tinto Room, Level 0, EICC Moorfoot Room, Level 0, EICC 09h00 – 10h00 09h00 – 10h00

Understanding Open-minded Voters SNP - Our Communities; in Scotland Our Representation New polling and research organisation Progress SNP BAME Network fringe event co-chaired Scotland has published the first findings from by Executive members and its inaugural large-scale opinion poll showing Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh. that one fifth of respondents have changed how In times of uncertainty caused by events such they would vote on Scottish independence or as Brexit, inclusion in the political forum is their views have changed a bit and they are not more important than ever before. SNP BAME sure about how they would vote on Scottish Network looks at the Scottish Government independence. #StayInScotland Campaign, how we improve Progress Scotland aims at understanding the positive BAME engagement within the SNP views of people who are open-minded or and ensure increased BAME representation undecided about Scottish independence, and at all elections. will now conduct focus groups of those voters Speakers: and follow-up polls with repeat questions for Ben MacPherson MSP, Minister for Europe, longitudinal results and additional questions to Migration and International Development widen the research. Julia Stachurska, SNP Students Equalities Officer Come along and hear about the initial research results and future plans from Progress Scotland Councillor Michelle Campbell, Erskine and Managing Director and Inchinnan - Renfrewshire Council independent polling advisor Mark Diffley. Councillor Danish Ashraf, Cumbernauld North Speakers: - North Lanarkshire Council Angus Robertson, Managing Director of Progress Scotland SNP MEMBERS ONLY Mark Diffley, Independent polling advisor

64 DISABLED MEMBERS SNP WEBSITE AND GROUP SNP MEMBERS’ HUB

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Kilsyth Room, Level 0, EICC Carrick Room, Level +1, EICC 09h00 – 10h00 09h00 – 10h00

SNP Disabled Members Group Meeting The SNP website and members’ hub is here to help you manage your membership, get Please join us to meet with Shirley-Anne campaigning and, if you’re an office bearer, Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security communicate with members. and Older People. We will have an update on Social Security Scotland and a Q & A with Come along and find out more about getting Shirley-Anne. We will also have a brief session the latest news, supporting campaigns, joining on what issues/barriers stop you moving forward interest groups, finding the latest policy to apply as a candidate for Elected Office and information, managing events and branch what our group and the Party can do to remove administration. At this session we’ll run through barriers and overcome issues. the most common activities, answer any questions and help you to get the most out of Speakers: the new system. Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People SNP MEMBERS ONLY SNP MEMBERS ONLY

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CHRISTIANS FOR INDEPENDENCE Scotland

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Harris Room 1, Level +1, EICC Ochil Room, Level +1, EICC 09h00 - 10h00 09h00 - 10h00

We are a multi-denominational group of Citizens Assemblies – Tackling Christians supporting Scottish Independence. We Constitutional Change invite you to an Ecumenical Service of worship Citizens Assemblies are often set up in times and prayer led by members of Christians of constitutional change to advise on solutions For Independence. to thorny issues. They could be used to great Everyone welcome. effect in Scotland as we approach a second www.christiansforindependence.scot independence referendum. Many members will have heard of the Constitutional Convention and Speakers: Citizens Assembly that paved the way to the Rev Edward Andrews successful equal marriage and abortion rights referenda in Ireland, but what do they do that is so different and how do they work? This panel discussion will look at how citizen assemblies could help create the vision for an independent Scotland reflecting Scotland’s guiding constitutional principle that sovereignty lies with the people. Speakers: Willie Sullivan, Electoral Reform Society Scotland Joanna Cherry QC MP, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Justice and Home Affairs Dr Oliver Escobar, What Works Scotland Lesley Riddoch, Journalist and Campaigner Chaired by Chris Hanlon, Elected Member of SNP National Council

66 ORGANISERS’ NATIONAL SURGERY TREASURER

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Harris Room 1, Level +1, EICC Ochil Room, Level +1, EICC 11h00 – 12h00 11h00 - 12h00

A drop-in session for Organisers, with a chance to Launch of Treasurers Handbook ask questions and discuss ideas with The role of Branch or CA Treasurer is a statutory Stacy Bradley, Organisation Convener. one with statutory responsibilities. With sometimes frequent changes in office bearers the need has been identified to provide more detailed SNP MEMBERS ONLY and relevant guidance for the new Treasurer and a ready reference for the more experienced Treasurer. The launch of the Treasurers Handbook will begin the process of providing a meaningful and useful reference tool. Speakers: MSP, National Treasurer Elizabeth Young, Assistant National Treasurer

SNP MEMBERS ONLY

67 Fringe Meetings Sunday 28 April LUNCHTIME

GREENOCK AND INVERCLYDE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SNP BRANCH SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Lowther Room, Level -1, EICC Menteith Room, Level -1, EICC 12h00 – 14h00 12h45 – 13h45

Is it Time to End The “War on Drugs?” New Municipalism and Scotland experienced 934 drug related deaths Community Wealth Building in 2017. That is more than double the number in How can Local Authorities deliver affordable 2007. We currently have a massive increase in housing, cheaper energy, jobs and skills within the spread of HIV. Attempts to establish a Drug diminishing budgets? Consumption Room have been unsuccessful due In this session APSE will explore the benefits of to Westminster’s intransigence. It has been said adopting a community wealth building approach that the misuse of drugs act 1971 has been the to local council services, looking at how local cause of more damage than the drugs it sets authorities can deliver affordable housing, out to control. This event will investigate the cheaper energy, jobs and skills within diminishing problems , the cause of the problems and look budgets. at building solutions. Speakers: Speakers: Paul O’Brien, Chief Executive of APSE Ronnie Cowan MP for Inverclyde Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Neil Woods, Ex undercover Police Officer and Government, Housing and Planning author of “Good Cop, Bad War” and co-author of “Drugs Wars”. , Depute Leader, East Council Fiona Gilbertson, CEO of Recovering Justice Chaired by Cllr Les Sharp, APSE Scottish Chair

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Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Tinto Room, Level 0, EICC Moorfoot Room, Level 0, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 – 13h45

Year of Young People Gathering Local Democracy: How can we get We invite you to come and hear braw tales from Real Power to Communities? young people across Scotland about the impact Following years of community and civic of YOYP 2018. Get involved with us to build a real engagement there are suggestions for a and lasting legacy from what was an incredible new, radical way to organise Scotland’s Local showcase of our youth generation. This will be Government. What should the SNP do? an interactive fringe event led by young people Speakers: themselves so expect to get active, share the learning from the year and discuss innovative Lesley Riddoch, Journalist and campaigner ways we can ensure the legacy from this year Robin McAlpine, Common Weal continues at local and national level. Aileen Campbell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Speakers: Communities and Local Government MSP, Minister for Children Councillor Laura Brennan-Whitefield, South and Young People Ayrshire Council Chaired by: Willie Sullivan, ERS Scotland

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Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Kilsyth Room, Level 0, EICC Carrick Room, Level +1, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 – 13h45

It’s Time for the SNP to Support Empowered Schools Assisted Dying An exploration of the Empowered School model With nearly 90% of Scots supporting assisted and how they could deliver improved pupil dying, it is time for the SNP to back safe and outcomes and greater teacher agency. compassionate new laws for our dying citizens. Speakers from the EIS and the SNP will provide We’ll look at how the Scottish Parliament can lead their perspectives. the way in ending suffering and providing real Speakers: choice at the end of life. Larry Flanagan, EIS General Secretary Speakers: MSP, Deputy First Minister and MSP Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Heather Williams, Friends at the End Chaired by: Alison Thorton, EIS President Fraser Sutherland, Humanist Society Scotland

70 ORGANISERS’ GET TOGETHER

Sunday 28 April Sunday 28 April Harris 1, Level +1, EICC Ochil Room, Level +1, EICC 12h45 – 13h45 12h45 - 13h45

An opportunity to share new ideas, feedback on Bliadhna nan Cànanan Dùthchasach experiences, make connections and get advice San Dàmhair dh’aontaich am pàrtaidh ri moladh from your fellow Organisers. a chomharraich Bliadhna Eadar-Nàiseanta nan Hosted by Stacy Bradley, Organisation Convener. Cànan Dùthchasach, agus a thuirt gum bu chòir All Organisers welcome. cothroman cruinneachaidh a bhith ann airson luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig is cànanan dùthchasach

eile am-bliadhna. Mar thoiseach-tòiseachaidh, SNP MEMBERS ONLY tha an Rùnaire Nàiseanta air tachartas a chuir air dòigh gus beachdan nan Gàidheal sa phàrtaidh a thomhais, air nas urrainn a dhèanamh gus cleachdadh na Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh taobh a-staigh agus taobh a-muigh a’ phàrtaidh. In October, delegates agreed a resolution marking UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages. This Gaelic language networking event will look at opportunities for promoting the language both within the party and wider society. Speakers: Dr Aonghas Mac Leòid, Rùnaire Nàiseanta SNP

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