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