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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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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 …

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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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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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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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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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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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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 …

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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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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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Community organisations, activists & the

WEB1 Community organisations, activists & the Coronavirus: Poverty Alliance briefing, 6th April 2020 About the Poverty Alliance The Poverty Alliance is Scotland’s anti-poverty network.

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Human Rights and Devolution

WEBThe establishment of the Independent Human Rights Act Review was announced in December 2020. This is in line with the commitment contained in the Conservative …

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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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Our Board – Human Rights Consortium Scotland

WEBOur Board members are: Aidan Collins, individual (Chair) Lucy Mulvagh, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) (Vice Chair) Michelle Mañas Brodie (Treasurer) …

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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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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural …

WEB4 SCIO number: SC050099 Health Services (CAMHS)13 14 and experienced increased anxiety which impacted on moods and behaviour15 16. The Additional Support for …

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Incorporation of International Human Rights

WEBpotable water for the purpose of cooking (right to adequate food and water, ICESCR article 11) or maintaining hygiene, both of which will have knock-on effects for the

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