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Putting independent advocacy at the heart of the new human …

WebA right to (independent) advocacy for particular groups, e.g. for those with a mental disorder as set out in the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; for a disabled …

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Incorporation of International Human Rights

WebThe right to health is found in Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights1 (ICESCR), which protects the range of economic, social and …

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Incorporating the Right to a Healthy Environment

WebThe Right to a Healthy Environment in International Law. United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution 48/13– a resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on 8th …

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HRCS Briefings, Reports and Responses – Human Rights …

WebApril 2023. The Consortium and JustRight Scotland created this briefing for MSPs ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate about the ‘Illegal’ Migration Bill, to explain why the Bill is a …

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Incorporation of International Human Rights Briefing Series: …

WebIn March 2021 the Scottish Government. announced its intention to introduce a Human Rights Bill to the Scottish Parliament. This world-leading legislation will include …

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HRCS welcomes BIG step forward for human rights in Scotland!

WebA Government-led Taskforce has recommended that, as soon as possible, four UN treaties should, for the first time, be incorporated into Scots law. These include …

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Incorporation of International Human Rights Briefing Series:

WebThe right to an adequate standard of living (ASOL) is made up of several, distinguishable component rights, including: right to food, right to water and right to housing, though …

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Independent Human Rights Review: Evidence from Human …

WebHuman Rights Consortium Scotland SCIO: SC050099; www.hrcscotland.org; @HRCScotland law and policy based on the underpinning of the HRA and what it looks …

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Human Rights and Devolution

WebPILLAR ONE: DEVOLUTION AS A FOUNDATION. PILLAR TWO: DEVOLUTION AS A VEHICLE FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE. Each devolved statute entrenches the …

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Incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of People with

WebThe Convention The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD)- full text The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities: easy read version …

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Human Rights Incorporation in Scotland

WebWhat is the Human Rights Bill? In March 2021, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, to put the children's rights convention directly …

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New Briefing on the Scottish Human Rights Bill Out Now

WebThe Consortium has published a new briefing on Scotland's new Human Rights Bill, outlining what the Bill will do and why it matters. This Bill is a crucial step …

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UN Human Rights Committee Issues Critical Recommendations for …

WebThe recently released recommendations from the UN Human Rights Committee (UN HRC) shed light on significant concerns regarding various aspects of …

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It is time to put #AllOurRights in law for everyone.

WebSC050099; hrcscotland.org; @HRCScotlandHuman Rights Consortium Scotland SCIO: What will be in the Bill? There was a public consultation on the Bill proposals in 2023, so …

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Consortium Publishes Scottish Human Rights Bill Consultation …

WebRead our response to the Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation, supported by 38 organisations here. Read our second response summarising community …

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ERCS Produces New Briefings on Environmental Rights

WebThe Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) has produced 3 briefings, commissioned by the Consortium, which explore the relationship between …

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A Human Rights Bill for Scotland

Web4 Some examples from our most current survey data demonstrate the threats to Article 11 and the right to a healthy living environment. We are approaching the right to a healthy …

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Incorporating the Right to Housing

WebBriefings. The Right to Adequate Housing in the UK– An Explainer – this briefing by Dr Katie Boyle and Aidan Flegg was prepared for the Nuffield Foundation project on ‘Access to …

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Civil Society Organisations Urge Cabinet Secretary for Action on …

WebA group of Scottish and UK civil society organisations, led by the Consortium, has written to Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Shirley-Anne Somerville …

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