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The Scottish Human Rights Commission promotes and protects the human rights of everyone in Scotland. We are working to increase awareness, recognition and respect for human rights in Scotland by bringing human rights into everyday life. The Commission is dedicated to helping everyone understand their rights and the shared responsibilities we all have to each other and to our community. The Commission is independent of the UK and Scottish Parliaments and Governments.

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UK and Ireland Commissions join together in Edinburgh

June 24th 2009

The first joint meeting of all four UK and Ireland human rights Commissions will get underway in Edinburgh today.

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