In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part one
"We are delighted to now share with you the experience of spending time “In conversation with Justice Albie Sachs”. Professor Alan MillerChair, Scottish Human Rights Commission”
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part two
Justice Sachs reads from his book entitled 'The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law' and reflects upon the trademark case known as the 'Laugh it Off' case that came before him as a jude at the South African Constitutional Court.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part three
Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, Professor Alan Miller, responds to Alibe Sachs talking about human dignity and proportionality when he spoke at the UK and Irish gathering of national human rights institutions in Edinburgh, June 2009.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part four
Albie Sachs comments on secrecy of information and setting up public enquiries. His young son, Oliver, can be heard in the background.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part five
Justice Albie Sachs and Professor Alan Miller discuss constitutionalism and potential threats to the Human Rights Act in the UK.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part six
Justice Albie Sachs discusses due process and the prohibition against cruel and degrading treatment.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part seven
Albie Sachs discusses interventions from third parties and civil society groups in court cases and how judges exercise proportionality in considering fundamental human rights.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part eight
In this short video, Justice Albie Sachs discusses the application of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and the test of reasonableness.
In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs, part nine
The last in the series of the videos from 'In Conversation with Justice Albie Sachs', where he makes the case for trying to empathise with those that you most despise or fear.
Introduction to the Commission
Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, Professor Alan Miller, describes the mandate and powers given to the Commission by the Scottish Parliament.
Outreach work of the Commission
Jemma Neville, Outreach Coordinator, expains the importance of the Commission's human rights in practice network.
Dignity in care
Duncan Wilson, Head of Legal and Strategy, answers questions on the Commissions' thematic priorities.
International role
Member of the Commission, Shelagh McCall, outlines the international role of the Commission and partnership work with other national human rights institutions.