Parliament.
“The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is Scotland’s equality regulator. The EHRC... that remain reserved to the UK Parliament.
“Under the terms of section 7 of the Equality Act 2006
The Scottish Human Rights Commission warmly welcomes the Scottish Parliament’s nomination of Ian Duddy to Her Majesty The Queen for appointment as the next Chair of the Commission.
The Commission said:
“The Commission is proud to be Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution, accredited with A Status within the United Nations human rights system. We very much look forward to welcoming Ian Duddy... Parliament passed motion S6M-03488 on Wednesday 9th March, nominating Ian Duddy to Her Majesty The Queen
Members of the Commission Claire Methven O’Brien, Jim Farish and Shelley Gray attended the Scottish Parliament on 16th January 2024, alongside Executive Director Jan Savage. They gave evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on the Commission’s Annual Report and Accounts for the year 2022-23.
During the session, the Members of the Commission noted the organisation’s... on the Scottish Parliament website.
the Scottish Parliament to ensure that the Scottish Government, local authorities, and other duty-bearers take appropriate action.
In January 2025, the Scottish Parliament held a Members Debate put
people in Scotland, have today welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human... an inquiry provides additional scrutiny to the ad-hoc Covid Committee and will support the Parliament... of the measures taken on the most vulnerable in society.
“The Scottish Parliament has an important role...). The Commissioner is fully independent of the Scottish Government and Parliament.
The Scottish Human... with ‘A Status’ within the United Nations system, and is independent of the Scottish Government and Parliament
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