A joint statement in response to the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill (the "Bill") has been issued this morning by The Scottish Human Rights Commission, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations... enshrining international human rights standards in Scots law.
"The effect of the retention... on Human Rights, whereby organisations from across civil society expressed their united support
of human rights where services are delivered by private contractors.
While each situation is different... for the protection of human rights in public services. The Commission notes the Court of Session’s interpretation of case law on the application of the Human Rights Act in the context of contracted out... clarity in practice, the state (including Scottish public bodies) should make human rights obligations... the human rights issues raised.
2. Govan Law Centre has also commented on the outcome of the application
The Scottish Human Rights Commission shares the concerns of many that the recent Report from the UK... racism, to their human rights, including in areas such as health, social care, housing and employment....
As Scotland’s accredited National Human Rights Institution, the Commission monitors the implementation... to discuss the human rights issues they face in their lives. We will continue that work over... commitment to implementing this and other recommendations of the National Taskforce on Human Rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has made the following statement:
"The UK Supreme Court.... This means that, subject to the limits of devolved competence, international human rights law can be made... of a transformative new Human Rights Bill which incorporates other international treaties into Scots law... and accountability, will build a human rights culture where everyone can flourish and live better lives. "
Scottish Human Rights Commission
Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) is recruiting for members for the SNAP...-chaired by the Scottish Human Rights Commission and the Scottish Government. Members will work together as equals to finalise, launch and oversee Scotland’s next National Action Plan for Human Rights... experience of human rights issues in Scotland (“rights holders”) (around 13 people)
Senior decision... applicants should be passionate about human rights, and the role of SNAP in strengthening and promoting
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