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MSPs call for urgent views on freedom of expression
Justice Committee publishes Yousaf's options for hate crime limits
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Trafficked cannabis farm youths held wrongly prosecuted
UK found in breach of Human Rights Convention on two counts
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EU expected to approve data transfers to and from UK
Announcement predicted this week to assist business transfers
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Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope
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Fine breached beggar's human rights: Strasbourg Court
Person with no other support had right to attempt to meet basic needs
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Commission concerned about COVID prison conditions
Letter to Justice Secretary calls for action on prisoner numbers and risks
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Employers urged to help domestic abuse victims
Focus on workers’ legal rights
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Human Rights Act review issues call for evidence
Seven week period for submissions on working of Act
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UNCRC bill should cover all service providers: report
Stage 1 report supports general principles but calls for extended scope
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Hate Crime Bill passes stage 1
Conservatives only party to vote against after Yousaf promises amendments
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Forensic Medical Services Bill is passed by Holyrood
Landmark law to help victims of sexual offences
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Justice Committee backs Hate Crime Bill, if amended
Stage 1 report proposes further changes than agreed to date by Yousaf
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Eight named to review Human Rights Act operation
Glasgow's Tom Mullen among independent panel under Sir Peter Gross
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Evictions to be halted over Christmas
Move will help tenants through Covid crisis
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Public bodies failing in racial equality, MSPs report
Committee calls for action on diversity and ethnic pay gap
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Scottish Human Rights Commission releases Annual Report
Staff praised for "skill and commitment" during pandemic
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Macfadyen Lecture now to be given online
Judge Tim Eicke to deliver shortened version on 5 November
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British Airways fined £20m for data breach
ICO restricts penalty from initial £183m notice
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Hina Jilani is human rights award winner
Rights campaigner from Pakistan chosen for Stockholm Human Rights Award
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Breaches of rights in social care cuts: Commission
Removal of care plans during COVID-19 has had "direct and adverse effect"
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MPs' report highlights COVID-19 human rights issues
Concerns raised over public confusion, and treatment of detainees
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Move to challenge men’s views of prostitution
Scottish Government consultation seeks to challenge attitudes
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Rights of the Child Bill goes out to views
Call for evidence as MSPs open stage 1