Applications open for two new members of the Commission

The Scottish Parliament is now recruiting for two new part time members of the Scottish Human Rights Commission. Could you be the right person? The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB.... About the role The Parliament is looking to appoint two part-time members who must be able to spend... on the Scottish Parliament’s website. About the SHRC The SHRC is Scotland’s human rights watchdog... Media enquiries about recruitment via Eric MacLeod at Scottish Parliament Communications email Thursday 03 April 2025

Why legality and the rule of law are essential for a rights based Scotland

politics, applying no matter who is in government or has control in parliament. One of the aims...), legislator (parliament) and judiciary (courts/judges) is key. Each has a particular remit... and access to justice. International and National Human Rights Law Once the UK parliament ratifies... on the UK Government. In turn, under devolution, the Scottish Government and Parliament is responsible... to the Scottish Parliament, to incorporate the right to a healthy environment, rights of older people Wednesday 08 December 2021

General briefings, statements and letters

2020 17 April 2020 Joint letter to Ruth Maguire, Convenor of the Scottish Parliament's Equalities... by Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee 27 July 2020 Compiled links... of a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 9 September 2021 22 September 2021  Letter to Cabinet Tuesday 09 May 2023

Parliamentary screening for powerful films on human rights, health and care

A series of short films will been shown at the Scottish Parliament today highlighting the power of human rights to improve people’s health and the care and support they access. The Scottish Human Rights Commission, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) and NHS Health Scotland... of the Health and Sport Committee, supported the special screening at the Scottish Parliament today. He... at the Scottish Parliament today.” ENDS For media enquiries including interviews with the film Monday 13 June 2016

'Land is a national asset that should serve the public interest'

Parliament very soon. This is a real opportunity for public debate and for parliament to set off... by parliament as part of this Bill. The Scottish Government draft states as its first principle Monday 13 June 2016