The Commission has a series of regular podcast interviews and debates which introduce different aspects of our work and discuss topical human rights issues. You can listen here, or subscribe to hear new episodes of the podcast series at our iTunes channel (look for 'Scottish Human Rights' in the iTunes search window).
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Today we’re going to be talking about the Human Rights of people with disabilities. A recent United Nations Convention was unprecedented in the speed with which it was put together. That was because the process of putting it together actually involved the very people it affected.
The Legislation Podcast
Today we’re going to be talking about how Human Rights ended up becoming law across Europe and in Scotland. At the foundation is the European Convention on Human Rights.
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Today, we’re going to be talking about economic, social and cultural rights and why they are essential.
United Nations Convention Against Torture
Today I’m going to be speaking to the Chair of the Commission, Professor Alan Miller about action that our Commission and others are taking to combat torture.
Human rights obligations for public authorities
Today we’re going to be talking about what Human Rights Law means for public authorities. Human Rights Law in the UK is clear that public bodies should obey it but what is a public body in the context of Human Rights? The question is more complicated that it appears.