Submission to Joint Committee on Human Rights on the UK Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review

The Commission's submission to the Joint Committee on Human Rights' call for evidence on the UK Government’s Independent Human Rights Act Review. Wednesday 10 March 2021

Submission: UK Government Consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998, proposals for “A Modern Bill of Rights”

The Commissions has published it's response to the UK Government Consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998 - proposals for “A Modern Bill of Rights” Wednesday 09 March 2022

Incorporation: A new human rights law for Scotland

Incorporation: A new human rights law for Scotland Wednesday 10 March 2021

Scotland leads Commonwealth in developing human rights policy for Games

Scotland leads Commonwealth in developing human rights policy for Games Wednesday 15 June 2016

Right to social security - new animation launched

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has launched a new short animation today on the right to social security.  The 3 minute animation explains what the right to social security means in practice, how it’s protected in international law and how it helps realise a range of other rights. The animation is intended to be a useful resource for people and organisations seeking to improve Scotland’s social security system in various ways. A captioned transcript of the animation is also available.     Thursday 25 May 2017