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HRCS and 31 co-signatories submit recommendation to OHCHR for SHRC to retain A ‘Status’ accreditation
March 4: On 20th January 2026, HRCS submitted a report to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) along with 31 other co-signatories (full list found below), recommending that the Scottish Human Rights Commission retains its ‘A’ status accreditation.
A new report from the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow
February 24: HRCS’ Manifesto briefing document for political action - Our Rights. Your Move. - has two asks focussing on the need to change the Scotland Act 1998. We believe this change is essential if Scotland is to be able to develop a Human Rights Bill which fully incorporates the human rights detailed in ICESCR, CERD, CEDAW and CRPD
With the Holyrood election in May fast approaching, check out our manifesto library!
February 24: We are now just over two months away from the crucial 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections taking place on 7th May. With the ECHR at threat of erosion, never before has protecting our human rights been more important. Our call to action for all political parties is clear: human rights must be at the heart of our future.
