Harry Potter actress backs new Scottish campaign supporting refugees

She joins a host of famous Scots supporting the campaign.

Harry Potter actress Katie Leung has backed a new campaign supporting refugees in Scotland.

She joins a host of Scottish celebrities taking part in a video backing the Scottish Refugee Council, including Jean Johansson, Elaine C Smith, and Val McDermid.

The ‘I hear you’ video will feature the celebrities reading the words of people who have come to Scotland, fleeing from human rights abuses and war-torn regions of the world.

It comes after far-right protesters in Glasgow targeted a peaceful demonstration in support of refugee rights yesterday, drawing criticism from the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

In a tweet, Ms Sturgeon said: “Disgraceful scenes in Glasgow tonight.

“Racist thugs shame Scotland. If they break the law, they should face the full force of it.

“And all of us should unite to say that welcoming refugees and asylum seekers is part of who we are,” she finished.

Leung, 32, from Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, explained why she had chosen to join the video in support of refugees.

“Taking part in this made me want to get to know the person behind the story more, to see their face, to be updated on how they’re doing now and whether they’re OK.

“I felt that I was truly connecting with them,” she added.

The video has been released in advance of World Refugee Day on Saturday, June 20.

Harry Potter actress Katie Leung has backed a new campaign supporting refugees in Scotland. (Photo by John Phillips/John Phillips/Getty Images)

Ruby Kelly from Scottish Refugee Council said: “The film highlights some of the conversations that take place every day between our advisers and the people who come to Scottish Refugee Council for advice and support.

“We wanted to share a glimpse of what life is like in Scotland for refugees and asylum seekers today.”

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