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Chamber and committees

Conviction Records CIC, Giving a Voice to Ex-Offenders

  • Submitted by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 February 2021
  • Motion reference: S5M-24204

That the Parliament pays tribute to Jill Brown, the founder of Conviction Records CIC; believes that the social enterprise is Scotland's first record label for those who have experience of the criminal justice system; commends Jill for leading songwriting workshops in HMP Barlinnie for the past decade and for recognising the limited access to the music industry that people leaving prison encounter; understands that Conviction Records is partnering with industry-leading professionals to increase the impact of its activities; sees the potential of the social enterprise to transform the lives of those with previously untapped talent; notes that it has launched a GoFundMe crowdfunder to enable the signing of its first highly-talented artist, and wishes all at Conviction Records every success as a dynamic, young social enterprise with ambitious plans.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Sandra White