The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) Wednesday 06 July 2016

New Commissioners bring significant expertise to Commission

 is an independent public body with a statutory remit to promote and protect all human rights for everyone in Scotland. The Commission is accredited as an ‘A Status’ national human rights institution within...: “This is a crucial time for human rights in Scotland. The development of a new human rights Bill...Three new part-time Commissioners have been appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission, bringing with them experience and expertise in justice, social care and human rights. Following an open Thursday 22 September 2022

ENNHRI statement on public procurement

The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions has released a joint statement on the human rights implications of privatising or contracting out public services. Monday 12 June 2017

Intro

Scotland is signed up to many international human rights obligations, set out in laws, treaties and conventions, as part of the United Kingdom. As an accredited ‘A Status’ national human rights institution, the Commission helps to monitor the impact of international human rights treaties... speaking rights at the UN Human Rights Council, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. Friday 27 May 2016

Submission: Stage 2 of Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill and Waiver

Submission on Stage 2 of Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill and Waiver. Monday 08 February 2021