Commission sounds warning on ending automatic early release of prisoners

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has expressed concerns about the Scottish Government’s proposals to end automatic early release of long-term offenders. Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Commission, said: “The Commission has previously expressed concerns about the human rights implications of the Prisoners (Control of Release) (Scotland) Bill, both in terms of its potential impact on public... in the coming weeks and will offer further evidence on their human rights implications to a future Monday 13 June 2016

Commission welcomes announcement on same sex marriage

Miller, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, said today: “The Commission welcomes the announcement today as a means of ensuring that Scotland is a fair country which respects the human dignity and rights of everyone. “Paving the way for same sex marriage through the proposed legislative route is a realistic and considered way forward which recognises, protects and balances the human rights Sunday 19 June 2016

Commission welcomes new financial redress Act for survivors of historical child abuse in care

The Scottish Human Rights Commission welcomes the passing of the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act by the Scottish Parliament today. This legislation creates a new independent body, Redress Scotland, to administer a scheme making financial payments to survivors... of the Commission, said: “Child abuse is a human rights violation, and anyone who has been subjected... Child Abuse | Scottish Human Rights Commission Thursday 11 March 2021

Commission welcomes change to Scotland’s COVID-19 certification scheme

The Scottish Human Rights Commission welcomes the First Minister’s announcement that the Scottish Government will amend its COVID-19 certification scheme, to allow people the option of evidencing a recent negative lateral flow test as an alternative to vaccination status. This change... interference with human rights including: the right to private and family life, which covers... measures that interfere with human rights, the scheme should be subject to regular meaningful Thursday 25 November 2021

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The Right to Health Everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. This includes being able to access good quality health services. It also includes being able to access other rights that support your right to health, such as decent housing, healthy working conditions, and a clean environment. Friday 17 July 2020