The Scottish Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Scottish Government’s response to today’s... of the Commission, said:
“Biometric data has important implications for privacy and other human rights such as the presumption of innocence. This is a timely moment as it allows Scottish law and policy in this area to develop in a human rights-based, ethical manner which gives appropriate weight to considerations of public protection on the one hand, and privacy and other relevant human rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has achieved the top grade of accreditation, for the second time, from the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions. This will enable Scotland’s voice to be heard at the highest levels in the international human rights system.
Known as “A Status” accreditation, the decision was made by a committee of national human rights institutions from around
The impact
When we released our report on ESC rights in the Highlands and Islands, people took notice:
In January 2025, the Scottish Parliament held a Members Debate put forward by Rhoda Grant, MSP... on ESC rights framework designed to empower human rights defenders.
In May 2025, the Scottish..., stated their commitment to protecting and promoting human rights and set out their plans... rights in the Highlands and Islands.
to the Highlands and Islands to share the findings of this report and hold sessions on ESC rights framework designed to empower human rights defenders. We also met duty-bearers and provided technical advice and support on how to ensure they can take a human rights based approach to their policies and service delivery.
Holding duty bearers accountable
As Scotland's National Human Rights Institution, we aim... rights in the Highlands and Islands, ensuring that no one in Scotland is left behind.
Returning
and for the rights of many disadvantaged groups.
Background information
The Commission is the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) for Scotland. NHRls are independent organisations established by law... for appointment as the new Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s role is to promote widespread awareness, understanding of, and respect for, human rights... are committed to promoting and protecting human rights issues and have senior management experience. Ms
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