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Commission welcomes report by Committee Against Torture
The Committee Against Torture reports on the UK's progress.
Evidence to the Welfare Reform Committee, Scottish Parliament
Today Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee which is considering the UK Welfare Reform Act.
International Climate Justice conference announced
The Commission welcomes the announcement of an international climate justice conference to be held in Edinburgh in October.
Re-election to Chair European Network
The Commission has been unanimously re-elected to Chair the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions.
Referendum franchise debate - Scottish Parliament
The Chair of the Commission has written to MSPs ahead of a debate on the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill.
Submission to the United Nations Committee Against Torture
The Commission has submitted evidence to the United Nations Committee Against Torture ahead of a review of the UK.
Paper published - The Future of Human Rights in Scotland
The Commission publishes an 'insight paper' examining the future of human rights in Scotland.
Update - InterAction meeting on historic abuse
The Commission with CELCIS have hosted an InterAction meeting on historic child abuse in Scotland.
National Preventative Mechanism - Annual Report published
National Preventative Mechanism Annual Report - concerns about the use of restraint.
Scottish Parliament re-nominates Chair
Professor Alan Miller will serve a further three years in the role of Chair of the Commission.