Consortium Submits Response to UN CRC Bill Consultation
The Consortium has responded to a Scottish Government consultation on the upcoming United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. The [...]
Consultations
SHRC Strategic Plan -closes 28 June
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is developing their Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024. To help them set their priorities and improve how they work, they would like to [...]
Incorporation UNCRC into our domestic law in Scotland – closes 14 August
Asks questions about the model of incorporation that should b used and some fo the oother details of UNCRC inorporation legislation. Find more here: [...]
Implementation of Gender Representations on Public Boards (Scotland) Act – closes 4 August
This consultation seeks views on implementation of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018. Specifically, it seeks views on 2 elements of [...]
Legal aid for victims of discrimination: research project – closes 14th April
The EHRC has launched a research project to look at whether legal aid enables people who raise a discrimination complaint in Scotland to get justice. They want to hear from [...]
Rights after Brexit: House of Lords EU Justice Sub-Committee – by 12th April
The EU Justice Sub-Committee is conducting a short inquiry examining the future framework for and potential risks to rights after Brexit. Amongst other things, the [...]
Equally Safe: legislation to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape & sexual assault – closes 8 May
This consultation explores how legislation might improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault. It addresses recommendations made by the Her [...]
Environmental Principles and Governance in Scotland – closes 11 May
The purpose of this consultation paper is to consider how we maintain effective environmental governance following an exit from the European Union. It seeks views on: [...]
Defamation in Scots law -closes 5 April
In December 2017 the Scottish Law Commission published a Report on Defamation which aimed to reform Scots law on defamation. This consultation seeks views on some [...]
Good Food Nation Proposals for Legislation – note new deadline! Closes 18 April
The Scottish Government has made commitments to making Scotland a Good Food Nation. This consultation sets out proposals for legislation around this ambition. Find out more [...]