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Bill of Rights ‘harmful and unwelcome’, says Scottish Government

The UK Government’s proposed Bill of Rights is “harmful and unwelcome”, the Scottish Government has said in response to a consultation. The highly controversial legislation would replace the Human Rights Act and mean the UK would not have to always ...

04 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Minister raises ‘grave concerns’ over proposals to change Human Rights Act

The Scottish equalities minister has reiterated her “grave concerns” over plans from the UK Government to change the Human Rights Act. Christina McKelvie argued the Act’s safeguards are “an essential feature of a democratic society founded on the ...

11 May 2022 at 12:55

Bill of Rights ‘shocking and unnecessary’, warns Scottish Government minister

Legislation proposing a new British Bill of Rights is “shocking and unnecessary”, Scotland’s equalities minister has said. UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab published the Bill on Wednesday, saying it would “restore a healthy dose of common ...

22 Jun 2022 at 17:57

Scotland

Four politicians take on MoonWalk to raise funds for breast cancer charity

Politicians are set to brave the dark on Saturday evening as they take on the MoonWalk to raise funds for a breast cancer charity. SNP MSP Christina McKelvie will be joined by Labour’s Monica Lennon, Gillian Mackay from the Scottish ...

11 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Equality fund helps 115,000 people in first year

Human rights and equality groups in receipt of part of a £21 million fund have supported 115,000 people in the past year, a new report has found. The Scottish Government’s equality and human rights fund paid out for the first time ...

17 Mar 2023 at 10:49

Scotland

Almost £4m pledged to fund groups tackling loneliness and isolation

A new fund which aims to tackle loneliness and social isolation across Scotland has been launched by ministers. The £3.8 million fund is part of efforts by the Scottish Government to reduce inequality by bringing people together. ...

09 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland to have ‘dedicated space’ remembering role in empire and slavery

Scotland will have a “dedicated space” to address its role in empire, colonialism and historic slavery, a minister has said. The Scottish Government has also backed calls for the repatriation of looted or unethically acquired ...

22 Jan 2024 at 12:05

Scotland

New campaign on impact of hate crime aims to reach young people

A new campaign educating young people about the impact of hate crime and the importance of speaking up has been launched ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Organised by Fearless.org, the youth service of the charity ...

23 Jan 2023 at 08:01

Scotland

Scottish minister backs internal SNP challenger to sitting MP

A Scottish Government minister has given her backing to an SNP staffer challenging for the seat of a sitting MP. Culture minister Christina McKelvie is supporting Grant Costello to fight the newly-formed East ...

28 Sept 2023 at 16:12

Scotland

Committee backs increase to minimum unit pricing

A committee of MSPs has backed the increase to the minimum unit price of alcohol as a minister urged councils to spend Government funding on addiction services. The change will see the floor rise from 50p to ...

26 Mar 2024 at 12:17

Scotland

Expert urges MSPs to increase alcohol minimum price as change goes to vote

MSPs on a Holyrood committee have been urged to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) on alcohol to 65p. The proposal is due before the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on Tuesday, with the levy ...

26 Mar 2024 at 02:45

Scotland

Government vows to take feminist approach to international relations

The Scottish Government has pledged to take a feminist approach to international relations – becoming the first part of the UK to do so. International development minister Christina McKelvie said the ...

09 Nov 2023 at 11:12

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