Letter to Convenor of EHRCJ on the Scottish Government's human rights Incorporation consultation

A letter to the Convenor of the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on the Commission's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a new Human Rights Bill for Scotland. Thursday 05 October 2023

European System

European Human Rights System The European Convention on Human Rights has direct effect in the UK through the Human Rights Act. It also has its own court, the European Court of Human Rights. People... in their own countries if they believe their rights have been violated. If you have taken a case through the domestic courts and still believe your human rights have not been upheld, then you can consider exercising your right to apply to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg to hear your case Thursday 11 August 2016

Human rights in mental health care in Scotland

The Commission and the Mental Welfare Commission have published a new report on mental health care and human rights in Scotland. Wednesday 30 September 2015

Briefing: Human Rights For All - Forwards or Back?

The Commission has published a briefing on the future of the UK's human rights laws, setting out a progressive test for any changes. Friday 27 March 2015

Submission: Consultation on Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

The Commission has submitted comments to the consultation on the Guiding Principles from the Special Representative on Business and Human Rights. Thursday 27 January 2011