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No ‘real and concrete harm’ in gender reform law, says human rights chief

A human rights body has said it has identified no “real and concrete” concerns over Scottish Government proposals to reform gender recognition legislation. Ministers have proposed to remove the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria for ...

21 Jun 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ mental health law review

The Scottish Government has said it will “carefully consider” the more than 900-page long, final report of a review of Scotland’s mental health laws. The Scottish Mental Health Law Review was set up in 2019, chaired by John Scott KC, in order to ...

30 Sept 2022 at 16:23

Scotland

New First Minister urged to pass human rights legislation

Scotland’s new First Minister should pass human rights legislation without delay, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has said. The statutory commission urged Humza Yousaf to prioritise the proposed Human Rights Bill, as well as the delayed ...

30 Mar 2023 at 11:25

Scotland

Increase pace of prison estate overhaul, human rights body urges ministers

One of Scotland’s major human rights bodies has urged ministers to increase pace in the revamp of the country’s prisons and boost access to healthcare for those detained. In a report to the United Nations, the Scottish Human Rights ...

12 Mar 2024 at 18:58

Scotland

Human rights expert dismisses calls for gender reform bill postponement

Human rights experts in Scotland have dismissed calls to postpone controversial gender reform plans despite concerns raised by a UN official over women’s safety. Reem Alsalem, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women ...

06 Dec 2022 at 14:26

Scotland

‘Serious risk’ to life this winter from rise in rough sleeping – campaigners

Lives are being placed at “serious risk” because a lack of accommodation is forcing increasing numbers of homeless people to sleep rough, campaigners have warned. Everyone Home Collective (EHC), a group of about 40 charitable ...

29 Oct 2024 at 13:50

Scotland

Governments must communicate ahead of human rights law, says commission

The UK and Scottish governments must communicate and collaborate to strengthen human rights law in Scotland, commissioners have recommended. The Scottish Human Rights Commission said the recent Supreme Court judgment on the ...

05 Oct 2023 at 09:32

Scotland

‘Indefinite’ sentences for offenders may breach human rights, ministers warned

Scotland is “at risk of human rights breaches” because of offenders serving “indefinite” sentences, ministers have been warned. The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) fears that use of Orders for Lifelong Restriction ...

10 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Swinney seeks to reassure maternity patients facing ‘long journey’ for care

John Swinney has sought to reassure patients in the Highlands and islands who face a “long and difficult journey” for maternity care. Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said some women are being forced ...

05 Dec 2024 at 13:21

Scotland

Nearly half of Scots supportive towards human rights, poll finds

08 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland not meeting human rights obligations, watchdog finds

A report from Scotland’s human rights watchdog has raised concerns that people with learning disabilities and autism are still being held in institutions in breach of their rights. The Scottish Human Rights ...

30 Jan 2025 at 09:15

Scotland

Prisoners’ lives at risk as changes recommended 30 years ago not made – report

A new report has said the lives of Scottish prisoners have been put at risk as recommendations agreed upon more than three decades ago have still not been implemented. The Scottish Human Rights Commission ...

25 Jul 2024 at 09:49

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