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After general questions, we’ll bring you extensive coverage of first minister’s questions.

The lunch time member’s debate will see Willie Rennie raising concerns about St Andrews’ GP out-of-hours facility.

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The government will then give their reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill at 2pm.

The Scottish government will then debate human rights.

Finally MSPs will debate and pass the Pow of Inchaffray Drainage Commission (Scotland) Bill.

Mr Swinney says he was stunned by the accounts in the report and adds they were expressed incredibly powerfully.

Listening to that expression directly from young women was something that was very powerful in their account, he says.

The education secretary tells the committee the Equally Safe strategy is important going forward, as are the measures being brought in to address gender-based violence in colleges and universities, following the campaign by Fiona Drouet.

Ms Drouet's student daughter took her own life after she was abused by her boyfriend.

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A new system to encourage students to report gender-based violence on campus has been launched in Aberdeen.

'Report and Support' is part of Robert Gordon University's campaign promoting zero tolerance of abuse, sexual harassment and stalking.

Staff, students and visitors can seek help from the web-based service, external.

The committee draws to a close.

Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton asks about how much young people are involved in the decision-making process, particularly given they are much more knowledgeable about new technologies and platforms.

Mr Swinney says young people are at the table, but there are questions about whether they are at the table enough.

This is something we must take much greater account of as we take this agenda forward, he adds.

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Mr Swinney tells the committee we must adequately equip young people and children with the knowledge of what is appropriate and what is not, which is critical.

SNP MSP Gail Ross asks about how best to reach parents.

"That's a deeper cultural question within our society which we have to confront."

"The #MeToo movement has been a wake up call," says Mr Swinney.

Schools and the home both have a part to play, he says.

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Hollaback! - an international movement tackling harassment - says there is no right or wrong way to respond.

But if you choose to speak directly to the assailant, it offers the following advice:

1. Be firm: Look them in the eye and denounce their behaviour with a strong, clear voice.
2. Say what feels natural: The important thing is that you are not apologetic in your response.
3. Don't engage: Harassers may try to argue with you or dismiss you through further conversation or by making fun of you. As tempting as it may be get into a verbal war with them, it is not recommended. The attention may further feed their abusive behaviour.
4. Keep moving: Once you've said your piece, keep moving. Harassers do not deserve the pleasure of your company.

SNP MSP Gail Ross suggests PSE should not be the only place where consent is taught.

She also requests an update on the PSE review.

Mr Swinney says he has received the final recommendations of the PSE review which he is currently considering and a response will likely be published in the new year.

This type of education should be available to all young people at all stages he says, and he accepts that we are not where we should be yet.

There is a responsibility in the education sector reduce the incidence of sexual harassment in wider society, he states.

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SNP MSP Ruth Maguire asks for an update on the recording of bullying incidents and if that includes sexual harassment.

She says the witnesses this morning says schools were not reporting sexual harassment due to a fear of the impact on their reputation.

Mr Swinney says it is important there is a culture of open consideration of this issue and the Young Women Lead Committee have done us a service in that regard.

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The Young Women Lead Committee began its inquiry into sexual harassment in schools in the wake of the #metoo movement.

It defines sexual harassment as "unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature which violates your dignity, makes you feel intimidated, degraded or humiliated, and/or creates a hostile or offensive environment".

The report covers sex and relationship education, reporting of harassment, intersectionality and consistency of policies.

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Mr Swinney says a Personal and Social Education network is being established in 2019, which will look at tackling sexual harassment.

A new web-based RSHP (relationships, sexual health and parenthood) teaching resource will being piloted and will be launched in 2019 as well, he adds.

The education secretary points to prevention work via consent education in schools, plus investment in Rape Crisis Scotland.

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One in three girls in the UK has been sexually harassed in public when wearing school uniform, a new report has suggested.

And two-thirds of girls say they have experienced unwanted sexual attention in public, it adds.

The figures come from a report by children's charity Plan International UK, which said many girls feel street harassment is "all part of growing up".

It is calling on bystanders to challenge harassment when they see it.

Read more.

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Education Secretary John Swinney reaffirms the government's commitment to ending sexual harassment, saying it is one of the most devastating abuses of human rights and it needs to stop.

No pupil should feel threatened or harassed at school, he insists.

Mr Swinney welcomes the report from the Young Women Lead Committee.

Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton asks about relationship education and how this plays a role in understanding sexual harassment.

Dr Kupiec highlights one of the report's recommendations was to look at consent and what young people should expect from their partners in terms of healthy relationships.

Ms Opdycke-Barnes says it is difficult for teachers who are not "digital natives" to understanding many of the pressures facing girls now.

Every social media platform now is another place where young people can target one another, she explains.

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SNP MSP Fulton Macgregor congratulates the witnesses on their work.

Mr Macgregor asks what questions they would like the committee to ask John Swinney, who is up next.

"We have quite a few actually," replies Dr Patrycja Kupiec.

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And here they are:

1. Schools are not reporting sexual harassment because of reputation, so how will he tackle this?

2. What actions were taken in the last six months?

3. What are the actions being taken in the next six months?

4. Are there any parts of the report that really struck the cabinet secretary?

5. What's been done to recognise additional factors in sexual harassment?

6. How will we ensure things are not brushed under the carpet?