COVID-19: Implications for the Human Right to Adequate Housing in Scotland

The Commission has published a briefing on the implications for the Human Right to Adequate Housing in Scotland during COVID-19. Tuesday 04 August 2020

Commission welcomes nomination of Ian Duddy as next Chair

said: “The Commission is proud to be Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution, accredited with A Status within the United Nations human rights system. We very much look forward to welcoming Ian Duddy... is an independent public body and a National Human Rights Institution, accredited with A Status within...The Scottish Human Rights Commission warmly welcomes the Scottish Parliament’s nomination of Ian... impact and strong commitment to human rights in Scotland.” ENDS Notes to Editors  The Scottish Thursday 10 March 2022

Commission welcomes progress on stop and search

for everyone in Scotland. It is accredited as an “A status” national human rights institution within... National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP). Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Commission... implementing a key commitment in Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights.” Notes The Scottish... and search. Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) was launched on 10 December 2013...The Scottish Human Rights Commission has welcomed Police Scotland’s announcement Monday 13 June 2016

Scottish Parliament debates Commission’s findings on Economic, Social and Cultural rights in the Highlands and Islands

Scottish Parliament debates Commission’s findings on Economic, Social and Cultural rights in the Highlands and Islands Wednesday 15 January 2025

Submission: Social Care (SDS) (Scotland) Bill consultation

The Commission calls for the draft Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill to be strengthened to reflect human rights based principles and standards. Wednesday 25 April 2012