Speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Scotland on Saturday 19 July, Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, said that debates about withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights are "on the wrong side of history".
Describing recent proposals to repeal the Human Rights Act and withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as a "Westminster bubble debate", Professor Miller said, "The European Court of Human Rights is now providing judgments which
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published its second Strategic Plan, which sets out five Strategic Priorities for 2012 - 2016.
The second Strategic Plan, which has been laid at the Scottish... through promoting greater awareness and respect for human rights.
Supporting the implementation of human rights in practice.
Improving human rights protection in Scotland through influencing law and policy.
Progressing the realisation of human rights of people in Scotland and beyond through further
The Scottish Human Rights Commission welcomes the First Minister’s announcement today of a new... of international human rights treaty standards, including economic, social and cultural rights.[i... recognised that making international human rights enforceable in domestic law is an “important part... in a meaningful debate about the future of human rights in the current context. We look forward to concrete actions emerging from this process to advance the protection and implementation of all human
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has welcomed the passing of the Scottish Biometrics...:
“This is a significant step in developing better protection for people’s human rights in the area... complies with human rights standards. The Commission has previously raised concerns about the lack of legislative framework in this area, contributed evidence to Parliament on the human rights issues... are pleased that our contribution to this process has been reflected in human rights standards
the UK in clear breach of its obligations under international human rights and refugee law.
The Bill has been widely condemned by human rights experts domestically and internationally, including by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations High Commissioner... Government, threatening the functioning and credibility of the international human rights system.
While... of refugees in Scotland are within the Scottish Parliament’s remit. We join human rights campaigners
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