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Animation on Disability Convention launched

16 May 2012

The Scottish Human Rights Commission and Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland launch a new animation on the Disability Convention.

Brighton conference - future of the European Court of Human Rights

19 April 2012

The European Group of National Human Rights Institutions deliver a statement at the High-Level Ministerial Conference on the Future of the European Court of Human Rights.

Second Strategic Plan laid at the Scottish Parliament

2 April 2012

The Commission has set out five Strategic Priorities for 2012 - 2016.

Commission at United Nations in Geneva

1 April 2012

Our staff and the Chair were in Geneva in March to attend the 25th annual meeting of the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) at the United Nations - read about our activities.

Submission on Scotland's consititional future published

9 March 2012

Human rights and international law should be recognised in the discussion on Scotland's constitutional future.

Scottish police reform must include human rights

8 March 2012

The Commission calls for human rights to be embedded intocurrent reform of police services in Scotland.

Regulation of Care for Older People Scottish Parliament debate

6 March 2012

Briefing sent to Members of the Scottish Parliament ahead of debate.

Welcome for cross party support in historic climate justice debate

1 March 2012

Members of the Scottish Parliament discuss climate justice in a ground breaking debate.

Major report on disability rights published

29 February 2012

The Commission comments on a report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights highlighting problems with UK law on disability rights.

Call for amendment to Health & Social Care Bill

27 February 2012

The Commission joins with UK partners to call for an amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill.

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