Commission welcomes Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act

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 Thursday 12 March 2020

Commission welcomes Scottish Mental Health Law Review

Review. We are pleased to see the emphasis placed on taking a human rights based approach in the report... health services.   The report recommendations set out to advance a wide range of human rights...:  “The Scottish Mental Health Law Review sets out a bold new direction for laws framed by human rights standards and aimed at delivering greater respect, protection and fulfilment of the human rights... with international human rights standards and have the potential to deliver a much improved experience for people Friday 30 September 2022

Opportunities

Next for Human Rights? Setting the Research Agenda” Call for Abstracts is now live for this year’s Human Rights Knowledge Exchange in partnership with the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS). The Scottish Human Rights Commission will be hosting an event... in human rights, policy and practice. You don’t have to be a human rights scholar to apply – if your Monday 26 February 2018

Commission responds to Scottish Parliament decision to reject 'due regard duty' in Social Security (Scotland) Bill

Robertson, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission said: “It is disappointing that parliamentarians... which must have regard to human rights, an accountability gap still exists.  The amendment proposed... the opportunity to significantly improve this legislation in human rights terms, we look forward to serious consideration being given to the incorporation of international human rights in Scots law going... to the human right to social security in this important piece of legislation.  While the Commission Thursday 08 February 2018

Submission: UKIM Report to CRPD Committee (Easy Read)

Easy Read version of submission to the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Committee by the UK Independent Mechanism, which includes the Scottish Human Rights Commission. Friday 17 February 2017