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Re-election to Chair European Network
The Commission has been unanimously re-elected to Chair the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions.
Referendum franchise debate - Scottish Parliament
The Chair of the Commission has written to MSPs ahead of a debate on the Scottish Independence Referendum (Franchise) Bill.
Submission to the United Nations Committee Against Torture
The Commission has submitted evidence to the United Nations Committee Against Torture ahead of a review of the UK.
Paper published - The Future of Human Rights in Scotland
The Commission publishes an 'insight paper' examining the future of human rights in Scotland.
Update - InterAction meeting on historic abuse
The Commission with CELCIS have hosted an InterAction meeting on historic child abuse in Scotland.
National Preventative Mechanism - Annual Report published
National Preventative Mechanism Annual Report - concerns about the use of restraint.
Scottish Parliament re-nominates Chair
Professor Alan Miller will serve a further three years in the role of Chair of the Commission.
Comment on Scottish Government paper
The Commission welcomes a discussion paper by the Scottish Government on the constitutional future of Scotland.
Questionnaire launched ahead of InterAction
People affected by historic child abuse in Scotland are invited to answer a questionnaire.
Bill of Rights Commission Report
The Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has said that a move towards a UK Bill of Rights is “out of step with reality”.