We need human rights-based taxation to help Scotland build back

and how they tax. Taxation needs to be fair, proportionate to people’s ability to pay, efficient Wednesday 01 December 2021

Commission urges focus in Scottish Budget to tackle impact of cost of living crisis on human rights

The Commission examines the impact of the cost of living crisis on the human rights of people in Scotland, in a new report to the Council of Europe. The report highlights how budget shortfalls and inconsistencies mean Scotland is failing to meet some of its international commitments on economic, social and cultural rights. The Commission calls for a human rights based approach to budgeting to support the fair, effective and efficient generation and use of resources. In this way, governments Friday 30 August 2024

Scotland needs a National Action Plan

include the right to adequate housing, fair pay, fuel poverty, availability of services in rural areas Sunday 19 June 2016

Briefing paper - Why Scotland Needs a National Action Plan for Human Rights

, dignified and fair treatment in our homes, our workplaces, our schools, our hospitals and care homes Sunday 19 June 2016

Inaugural Care Lecture sees call for Social Care Commission

policies and procedures live up to our country’s vision for a fair and just society.   “The UK Thursday 31 August 2017