Police play a vital role in defending some of our most fundamental human rights. They support our ability to live free from violence, crime and fear, and help create an environment within which other rights and freedoms can be enjoyed. Since it was established in 2008, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has worked closely with police in Scotland and since its creation, with Police Scotland. Nevertheless there are still things that can be done to improve policing in Scotland.
Review.
We are pleased to see the emphasis placed on taking a human rights based approach... health services.
The report recommendations set out to advance a wide range of human rights, in particular, the right to the highest attainable standard of health, the right to have one’s legal capacity recognised, and the right to independent living.
Ian Duddy, Chair of the Commission, said:
“The Scottish Mental Health Law Review sets out a bold new direction for laws framed by human rights
Commission welcomes UN Human Rights Council recognition of the right to a healthy Environment 08 Oct 2021
Peaceful protest (2021) - joint written statement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Commission welcomes green recovery call for human rights based approach 17 Nov 2020... and association May 2021
Submission: HRC Statement on the right to a healthy environment Sept...
Submission: Just Transition Commission (by ASL Reference Group) July 2020
Briefing: Human
Report on the Regional Workshop Business and Human Rights, Berlin, 5-7 September 2012, with the European Group of National Human Rights Institutions, including the Scottish Human Rights Commission
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