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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

Scotland

Doing more of same will not improve lives of non-binary people, say charities

A group of LGBT charities has told the Scottish Government doing “more of the same” will not improve the lives of non-binary people. The Scottish Government published its response to recommendations from the non-binary working group. Ministers ...

13 Jul 2022 at 15:31

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 Greens ...

11 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Network for older LGBTQ+ people launched

A new network for LGBTQ+ people over the age of 50 has been launched. Age Scotland officially launched the network in Edinburgh on Wednesday, attended by Christina McKelvie MSP, minister for equalities and older people. The network will ...

16 Nov 2022 at 19:12

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 ...

04 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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

Men urged to ‘call out’ peers to tackle violence against women and girls

A Holyrood minister has urged men to “challenge their peers” to crack down on domestic violence against women and girls. Equalities minister Christina McKelvie raised the issue in a parliamentary debate on Wednesday. It comes as ...

03 May 2023 at 20:32

Scotland

Holyrood backs 30% hike in Scotland’s minimum unit price for alcohol

An increase in the minimum price for alcohol has been approved by MSPs despite concerns from the Conservatives that the policy has not been a “slam dunk success”. MSPs backed by 88 votes to 28 Scottish Government plans to hike ...

17 Apr 2024 at 18:47

Remarks about Sturgeon’s Covid inquiry tears ‘unacceptable’ – Scottish minister

Commentary around Nicola Sturgeon’s emotional appearance at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry is “not acceptable”, Scottish ministers have said. Speaking to the inquiry on Thursday, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he “didn’t ...

02 Feb 2024 at 16:39

Scotland

Scottish Government minister takes medical leave for cancer treatment

A Scottish Government minister is to go on leave as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer. Drugs and alcohol policy minister Christina McKelvie was previously treated for the disease and marked the end of her ...

19 Aug 2024 at 17:57

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 65p ...

26 Mar 2024 at 12:17

Scottish Government pledges £500,000 to Gaza relief

The Scottish Government has pledged £500,000 in humanitarian funding to the relief effort in Gaza. The cash will be given to the UN’s Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) flash appeal, which is working to support ...

14 Oct 2023 at 11:55

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