2010: everyone “deserves” human rights, especially in a recession
Assessing Scotland's balance sheet on human rights, to mark international Human Rights Day.
Human Rights Act 10 Years On
2 October 2010 is the 10th anniversary of the Human Rights Act (HRA) coming into force in the UK.
Commentary on Strathclyde Police Taser pilot
The Scottish Human Rights Commission notes that on 25 February the Scottish Parliament is debating the decision of the Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police to issue Tasers to 30 frontline officers in a pilot scheme.
“Protect, Respect, Remedy” - Access to Remedy address
On 10 November 2009 Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, delivered the following remarks - “Protect, Respect, Remedy - Access to Remedy" in Stockholm as part of a conference on Corporate Social Responsibility.
Human rights in care - Scottish Care Bulletin article
In this article (reproduced with the kind permission of the Scottish Care Bulletin) Kavita Chetty, Legal Officer, looks at why the Commission has put dignity in care at the top of the agenda.