A briefing sent to Members of the Scottish Parliament ahead of a debate to mark HumanRights Day on 10 December and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of HumanRights. The briefing sets out the Commission's work, as Scotland's NationalHumanRightsInstitution, to promote and protect humanrights in Scotland in accordance with the Paris Principles.
The Commission's role in the UPR
As Scotland's nationalhumanrightsinstitution the Scottish HumanRights Commission has a distinct role in the review process. We contribute evidence, support civil society organisations to take part in the process, and have speaking rights at the HumanRights Council. We also monitor the implementation of recommendations following the review.
We will provide... and the Chairs of the Equality and HumanRights Commission, and Northern Ireland HumanRights
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