News article: Commission flags human rights implications of coronavirus emergency laws
2... Parliament's Equalities and Human Rights Committee (EHRiC) with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC... equality and human rights bodies join together in call for inquiry into implications of Covid-19
27 April 2020
News article: Scottish equality and human rights bodies welcome inquiry into implications of Covid-19
28 April 2020
Letter to Equalities and Human Rights Committee on COVID-19
’s national human rights institution. Independent and authoritative in our legal and policy analysis... an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled human rights professional the exciting prospect of taking the promotion and protection of human rights in Scotland to the next level. This will involve providing support and direction to a small team of human rights legal, research and policy experts, building... at a senior level nationally and with peers in the international human rights system and playing
Professor Alan Miller said: "The Scottish Human Rights Commission pays tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela and will continue to draw inspiration from his commitment to universal human rights... with all of our sister national human rights institutions around the world, including our close colleagues in the South African Human Rights Commission, to carry on his legacy and strive to build a world..., United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights here.
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published its Annual Report for 2017-18..
Judith... 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
of the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
The Commission warmly welcomes Professor O’Hagan who will take up... O’Hagan brings invaluable experience, expertise and human rights leadership to this role. She... Plan 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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