The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published its Annual Report for 2017-18..
Judith Robertson... National Human Rights Institution in December. As we approach this landmark, we have a strong sense of sustained momentum behind our work to promote and protect the human rights of everyone in Scotland... their rights.
"The period ahead is a crucial time for the continued defence and sustained progression of human rights in Scotland. We look forward to continuing our work with all of our stakeholders to both
of the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
The Commission warmly welcomes Professor O’Hagan who will take up...’Hagan brings invaluable experience, expertise and human rights leadership to this role. She will join... 2024-28.
"Our priorities for the next four years highlight our role as Scotland’s human rights... accountability for human rights across Scotland.
“We very much look forward to working with Angela O’Hagan to promote and protect everyone’s human rights in Scotland.”
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The Scottish Human Rights Commission has today welcomed an announcement by the Justice Secretary... to the use of non-statutory stop and search by Police Scotland because of the human rights concerns... on the important matter of strengthening accountability and scrutiny of policing. Embedding a human rights....”
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The Scottish Human Rights Commission is an independent public body with a remit to promote and protect human rights for everyone in Scotland. It is accredited as an “A status
A letter to the First Minister of Scotland from the Scottish Human Rights Commission, on the subject of protecting human rights in Scotland and asking for urgent clarification on the Scottish Government's proposals for the Human Rights Bill.
The Commission has submitted evidence to the Human Rights Inquiry by the European and External Relations Committee of the Scottish Parliament.
The Commission provided its views on the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998 and its replacement with a British Bill of Rights.
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