Date: 2nd May 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has responded to the Scottish Parliament's Commission on Parliamentary Reform.

Date: 2nd May 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Many questions have been raised following Theresa May's General Election announcement regarding human rights and protections. Responding to the announcement, the British Institute for Human Rights (BIHR) have written an initial response.

Date: 3rd April 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms, General measures of implementation

Experts from 12 different civil society organisations have outlined the potential impacts on rights in Scotland of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

Date: 22nd March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Amnesty International assessment report for 2016/17 states that 2016 will go down in history as an 'annus horribilis' when it comes to human rights, describing 'toxic rhetoric', "a vacuum of leadership on a chaotic world stage", "a lack of political will" and "divisive fear mongering".

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Former SHRC Chair Professor Alan Miller has highlighted the human rights impacts of Brexit whilst the SHRC and the Jimmy Reid foundation held a joint event on 22nd February to discuss the effect of Brexit on human rights in Scotland.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Supreme Court has ruled that a minimum income threshold restricting the ability of non-European Economic Area nationals to enter the UK is lawful, despite acknowledging that the requirement causes significant hardship for thousands of couples.

Date: 7th March 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

SNAP partners would like to hear views on issues raised from the business community, trade unions, civil society organisations and public bodies.

Date: 10th January 2017
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Theresa May plans to take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), according to new reports which claim that the Prime Minister plans to fight the 2020 election on a platform of leaving the ECHR.

Date: 29th November 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Scottish Human Rights Commission, Scottish Government and other partners in Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) are looking for views on business and human rights in Scotland from the business community, trade unions, civil society organisations and public bodies.

Date: 4th October 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

On 29th September 2016, the Scottish Parliament formally agreed a new name and remit for the Equal Opportunities Committee. The Membership of the Committee remains unchanged.

Date: 4th October 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Children's organisations have welcomed the Committee's recognition that states need to invest in children to realise their rights as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols.

Date: 20th September 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his State of the Union on Wednesday, stating Europe should "champion children and their way of life".

Date: 20th September 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Committee is issuing an open call for evidence, focusing on three issues: privacy and family life; international trade; and other human rights protected by EU law.

Date: 6th September 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Together's submission specifically focuses on the impact that the UK's exit from the EU is likely to have on the rights of children and young people.

Date: 6th September 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The new Justice Secretary Liz Truss has confirmed that the UK government will continue with plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights.

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The decision to withdraw from the European Union will have significant implications for children and young people in Scotland and across the UK.

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has adopted the Strategy for the Rights of the Child for the next six years.

Date: 29th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

A UK-wide statement has been produced by Eurochild and all sister organisations across the nations as well as a Scottish version.

Date: 16th June 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

What impact does EU legislation and policy have on children's rights in Scotland? Where are children in the debate for Remain or Leave?

Date: 18th May 2016
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Together has joined with the British Institute for Human Rights, Liberty, Amnesty International and many other prominent human rights organisations to publicly commit to oppose any attempt to repeal the Human Rights Act (HRA).