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Official account of @ScotParl's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. RTs are not endorsements.
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The Minister for Women and Equalities, @KemiBadenoch, has informed us that she is unable to attend our meeting tomorrow. We will consider our next steps at our meeting.
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“I think there’s a limit on how much research, how many consultations, how many meetings we can have – it’s an abhorrent practice, it needs to stop, we have that opportunity, let’s do it.”. 🗣️ Dr Igi Moon speaking this morning on a petition to end conversion therapy in Scotland.
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🆕 Scotland must not wait to #BanConversionTherapy. Our report today calls for a comprehensive ban on any attempts to change someone’s gender or sexuality. 📖 Read the full report:
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"That is a huge failure.". Selina Hales from @Refuweegee has told us about the challenges faced by a mothers and her children, who were seeking asylum in Scotland. Watch live and hear from others as our meeting continues:
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🆕 We are seeking your views on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. You have until 16 May 2022 to share with us your thoughts on the key changes set out in the Bill. More details here 👉
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We’ve published our Stage 1 report on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill this morning. Thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute and engage with us during our scrutiny. Read the report here:
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Tomorrow morning we'll meet at 9.30am to hear a motion to remove a member of the Committee. We'll also consider the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights with @SCLDNews, @HRCScotland, @Rights_Real, @ALLIANCEScot and @ScotHumanRights. Watch live on SPTV.
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This morning we selected @kaukabstewart to be our new Convener. @MaggieChapman will continue to act as Deputy Convener. Find out more about our work:
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.@ScotSecofState has told us he is unable to attend our meeting on Tuesday. He has suggested that @KemiBadenoch, Minister for Women and Equalities, is the appropriate Minister to invite, which we have now done:
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🗣 The Committee heard last week from @blairanderson35 on his petition to end conversion therapy in Scotland. We will continue our scrutiny tomorrow with evidence from 👇🏼. ▶ @LGBTIScotland.▶ @LGBTYS.▶ @ScottishTrans.▶ @stonewalluk
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Join @ScotParl and @NicolaSturgeon for a celebration of 70 years of #HumanRights Monday from 10.30am. Grab a ticket for the Chamber watch on Facebook Live or ask a question to the panel at #rightstakeover
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Following the @UKSupremeCourt case on the legal definition of a woman we have written to:. @ScotGov: @oeogovuk: @ForWomenScot: @EHRC: Equality Network:
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The Equalities and Human Rights Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights. Submit your views on the link below 👇.
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Yesterday we selected @kaukabstewart as our new convener. In this short video Kaukab talks about what the Committee will be looking at ⤵ including our new inquiry on asylum seekers in Scotland, which started yesterday. [1/7]
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📺 Earlier this week, the Committee took evidence from @ECTScotland on a petition to ban the practice of conversion therapy in Scotland. Watch the session in full:
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"Suicidal thoughts don't wait for anybody. They do not respect waiting lists.".- @suicideresearch. This week we continued our scrutiny of the Suicide Prevention Strategy:
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The timing for this evening's meeting has been updated. The meeting will start at 5.45pm and we will hear from @victor_madrigal, followed by @UNSRVAW. This online meeting will be available to watch live on SPTV: Find out more:
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We're looking for your views on #HumanRights in Scotland and @ScotParl. Read more and get in touch by 16 March.
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Today, the Committee passed the #UNCRCScotland bill at stage 2. You can re-watch the committee meeting here 👇.
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"The question is who is put in a winnable seat.".- @talatyaqoob appeared before us on behalf of @Women5050 this morning. Watch our session on MSP candidate diversity:
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New call for views 📄. Today the Committee has launched a call for views on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Have a read here on how to submit your views.
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Tomorrow morning we start our consideration of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. 📄 See the full agenda at 📺 Watch live from 10am:
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Earlier today we took evidence on amendments to the UNCRC Bill ahead of the Bill's reconsideration by @ScotParl. @Ulgrid from @together_sacr told us what children and young people had told her about rights ⬇
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This morning, we selected Karen Adam MSP as our new Convener. We would like to thank @kaukabstewart for her work with the Committee, and wish her well in her new role. Find out more about our work ➡
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"The urgency with which this Bill is needed is significant. And, I think as a result of the decision, faith in that commitment to human rights has been undermined.".- Neil Cowan, @AmnestyScotland. Watch today's meeting on the Human Rights (Scotland) Bill:
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At yesterday's meeting, we heard further evidence on the Regulation of Legal Services Bill from the Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian and Lord Ericht. Watch the meeting in full:
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After a discussion with the class, @RBFMaguire was quizzed by pupils from @BunPhort about the Committee’s visit to #Skye. #Gaelic
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Join us in @ScotParl on Monday 10 Dec for a #HumanRights takeover to mark #HumanRightsDay! Guests include @NicolaSturgeon @RBFMaguire @AmalAzzudin and @Judithshrc Watch on FB live or visit to book a ticket #RightsTakeOver
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Our Stage 1 Report on the #HistoricalPardons Bill published today. @ChristinaSNP explains in the video below. Report and further info available here:
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Today, we launched our call for views on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Find out how to submit your views here👇.
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"We have to change how we think about policy making and how we think about raising and allocating resources. ".- Professor Angela O'Hagan, @ScotHumanRights in our meeting on the delay to the Human Rights (Scotland) Bill. Catch up:
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We have invited @ScotSecofState and @ShonaRobison to our meeting next Tuesday so that we can take evidence on the Section 35 order, relating to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Letter to @ScotSecofState: Letter to @ShonaRobison:
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The @scotparl has decided to support the general principles of the #SPEqualProtection Bill, which now moves to Stage 2.
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“It’s definitely fully within this Parliament’s powers to enact a criminal ban”. 🗣 Vic Valentine of @ScottishTrans shared their view that there is ‘no reason to wait’ for the UK Government to make laws on conversion therapy. Watch the session in full:
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Our report, Getting Rights Right: Human Rights and @ScotParl has been published! 😍 Take a look: #humanrights
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"Months of a child's life shouldn't be allowed to slip by because the system is slow.". Ian Maxwell of @SharedParentSco says the pandemic has highlighted inefficiencies in Scotland's courts. 📺 Watch today's family law roundtable here:
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The Committee has released its report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights 📑. To highlight the report, Members have shared some of the quotes from written submissions to the inquiry ⬇️
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"The only way you can ensure that you are looking honestly at the progress needed and then be able to measure it, is through basing it on the lived experience of people. ".🗣 @alan_miller01. Watch this morning's meeting on minimum core in human rights:
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Earlier this week @Jan_SHRC, from @ScotHumanRights, joined us to look at proposals that would see a Disability Commissioner established in Scotland. Watch the meeting in full:
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We heard this week about the impact of the pandemic on women with protected characteristics. @SusieFitton of @InclusionScot spoke of the "desperation situations" disabled women found themselves in due to a lack of social care during lockdown. 📺 Watch:
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Thanks to @zeetimminsmsyp and the MYSPs on the @EQUCommitteeSYP for a great meeting with @ChristinaSNP @SP_EHRiC on young people’s rights
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Today's the day! Tune in from 10.30 on FB Live to watch our #HumanRights event! Take part wherever you are by sending your questions and comments using #RightsTakeOver
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Our budget report on the third sector, #HumanRights and #equalities has been published. Have a read here:
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Yesterday, Dr Elaine Webster from @lawstrath was one of the witnesses giving us evidence on #minimumcore. Dr Webster told us about the importance of people understanding how #humanrights law works and why it matters. Watch the meeting:
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Thanks to @ChristinaSNP for all her hard work as Convener - we'll know who our new Convener is after recess. Our first meeting of the new term is Thursday 6 September but we'll still be around over summer.
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Tomorrow we'll hold an introductory session to help develop an inquiry into race inequality in Scotland. We'll hear from @MECOPP1, @cemvoscot, @bemis_scotland and @crer_scotland, followed by a roundtable with @Sikh_Sanjog, @Maryhill_IN, @scotrefcouncil, @Saheliya and @aminamwrc.
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"It's really challenging for us to now be told that having done that, having put so much time and effort and energy into that process, that now the Bill is not going to go forward".- Emma Hutton, @justrightscot on the Human Rights (Scotland) Bill. Watch:
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Ahead of our next meeting on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, we’ve published the results of the Committee’s call for views. Find out more here:
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Watch online from 9 for evidence from children's reps @CYPCS @GIendcorpun @AberlourCCT @BarnardosScot @NSPCC_Scotland @children1st .then equality groups @ZTScotland @PAMIS_Scotland @Saheliya @EHRCScotland @scottishautism #SPEqualProtection
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Our #HumanRights takeover on Monday will include a panel discussion with @AmalAzzudin @drdmacaskill @daviedonaldson and @SallyCEOIncScot We'll be looking for your questions for the panel so watch on FBLive to join the discussion or tweet us using #RightsTakeOver
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Earlier this year, we held a meeting focused on race inequality in Scotland ⤵. Tomorrow we'll start a new inquiry on asylum seekers in Scotland. We hope this inquiry will help us identify how Scotland could tackle some of the concerns that were outlined:
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"This Bill. is about reconciliation and dealing with the past in a sensitive way.". Justice Secretary @KeithBrownSNP sets out his proposal to pardon miners convicted of offences during the strike of 1984-85. 📺 Watch the full session:
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We published out report on Prisoner Voting in Scotland today. Our Convener explains in the video below. Read the report here:
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Great discussions today between our Convener @RBFMaguire and Convener of the @OfficialSYP Equalities and Human Rights Committee @RevatiMSYP on Equalities and Human Rights matters.
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Our report on the Equal Protection Bill is now out. You can read the report here and listen to what children and young people asked Members of the Committee and the Bill and what happens next. #SPEqualProtection
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Our first panel on Thursday focuses on children, hearing from @CYPCS @GIendcorpun @AberlourCCT and a rep from @BarnardosScot @NSPCC_Scotland @children1st . Join us from 9am Papers: #SPEqualProtection
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Join @DavieDonaldson, activist for the Scottish Traveller community, to talk about #HumanRights at our event @Scotparl on Monday 10 December. You can get tickets for the public gallery or watch online and send your questions using #RightsTakeOver.
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"I think a lot of our members have told us that it's never been so bad in terms of how the funding is.". @Rob_Gowans from @ALLIANCEScot reflects on the challenges the third sector faces around supporting the Suicide Prevention Strategy ⬇
Our roundtable on the Suicide Prevention Strategy is live now and can be watched here: Find out more ⬇️.
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The committee undertook a number virtual engagement events for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Click the link below to have a read at the notes from the sessions.
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"We cannot have people suffering and not thinking that Scotland is the warm, welcoming place where we take care of every one of our citizens, no matter where they come from.". Read our new report on the Human Rights of Asylum Seekers in Scotland:
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.@ChristinaSNP looks at issues facing women in Scotland. What would you like to ask her? What issues are facing you? Let us know by Tuesday using #AsktheMinister and we'll put a selection of questions to her on 6 December.
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Tomorrow we'll hear views from stakeholders and academics on @ScotGov's decision to not introduce a Scottish Human Rights Bill in the current parliamentary session. We'd like to understand what impact this decision may have and hear any suggested ways forward.
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"The lack of prioritisation of care in the response to the pandemic is itself gendered.". We heard this week from Eilidh Dickson of @EngenderScot on women's unfair responsibility for unpaid care and domestic work. 📺 Watch the full session:
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The Scottish Government has today introduced the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. Our Convener @JoeFitzSNP has called for parliamentarians to scrutinise the proposals in a respectful and courteous manner.
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Tomorrow morning, we will consider the human rights implications of the 2022-23 budget - with a follow-up evidence session with @emma_econ, @angelao44 and @cdbirt. 📄 Our full agenda: 📺 Watch live from 10am:
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We will be meeting at 5pm on Monday 19 December, to hear from @UNSRVAW, followed by @victor_madrigal. This online meeting will be available to watch live on SPTV: Find out more:
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Convener @RBFMaguire opened today's #SPEqualProtection debate for the Equalities and Human Rights Committee, citing evidence to the Committee from @DrLouiseHill
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Earlier today we published our report on the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill. Read the report and listen to what children and young people asked Members of the Committee about the Bill and what happens next. #SPEqualProtection
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We have written to @S_A_Somerville to ask for an update on the timetable for the reconsideration of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Read our letter ➡
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And that’s the end of our #RightsTakeOver event! Thank you for all your questions and comments throughout the day and helping us take over @scotparl! #HumanRightsDay #standup4rights
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We are launching a new inquiry on Race Equality, Employment and Skills. We want to hear your views! Find out more on our website.
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"No wonder it's putting off young women to stand as politicians. They just don't want to face that in everyday life.".- Dr Rebecca Mason, @youngwomenscot. Watch our session on MSP candidate diversity:
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We continue our consideration of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at our Committee meeting tomorrow. The agenda and papers can be found here: 📺Watch live from 9.30 am:
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We've launched our call for your views on the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Bill. Deadline for your response is 21 January 2019. Have a look at what we're asking for and get in touch if you have any questions
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See our BSL video on the findings of our report on #BSL #BSLstudents at Scottish universities. Full report here:
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Last night members attended a virtual event hosted by @together_sacr where young people were given the opportunity to express their views on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Thank you to @YouthLinkScot @s_y_p @CarersTrustScot @BarnardosScot and Children in Scotland.
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We'll be taking evidence on 'Minimum core', in the context of human rights. Learn more: We'll hear from @katieanneboyle from @StirLaw and @alan_miller01 and Dr Elaine Webster, both from @lawstrath. Watch live from 9.45am:
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There is still time to give your views on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. You have until 16 May 2022 to share with us your thoughts on the key changes set out in the Bill. More details here 👉
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Thank you to the representatives of @SWCwomen, @cemvoscot, @AuditScotland, @SWBG, @ALLIANCEScot, @SCLDNews and @CIHScotland who shared their views on human rights budgeting in our roundtable this morning. Watch the meeting here:
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"We're seeing these people feeling marginalised and they want a voice, they want a champion, they want to be heard. ".- Richard Meade, @CarersScotland. Watch our scrutiny of the Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill from earlier this week:
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Tomorrow’s meeting will focus on children and young people and then on the impact of the Bill on sport. 📄 See the full agenda at 📺 Watch live from 10am:
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See the findings and recommendations of @SP_EHRiC on prejudice-based #bullying & #harassment published today
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As part of #HumanRightsDay, we heard this week from the Gypsy/Traveller community on their #humanrights. Hear what they had to say after, or watch the full session online
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As part of our #HumanRights inquiry, some Members of @SP_EHRiC are in Strasbourg to discuss Human Rights issues. This morning the delegation met registry lawyers to learn more about the European Court of Human Rights' procedures and UK/Scottish cases. @ECHR_Press
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We start evidence on the Equal Protection Bill at 9am with @JaneEMCallaghan @StuartWaiton @_anjaheilmann @ScotHumanRights then @ScotParents @whocaresscot and @DrLouiseHill at approx 10.15. Watch live . #SPEqualProtection
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.@SP_EHRiC Cnvr @ChristinaSNP + @EQUCommitteeSYP Cnvr @zeetimminsmsyp co-host joint ctte mtg on 27 Oct for #SYP64:
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On Tuesday we took evidence in private on the Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill. Thanks to all who gave time to share their views with us online and in Glasgow & Edinburgh. Thanks also to @GDA__online, @InclusionScot & @DEScotTweets for working with us on these meetings.
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Thanks to @ThornliePrimary @HTdhughes and Westfield Primary for giving evidence to @SP_EHRiC today on #humanrights
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The concept of "rural proofing" was raised at this week's meeting. In this clip, Dr Alison Hosie from @ScotHumanRights outlines the problems with this approach to policy. Watch the meeting:
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The @ScotParl Stage 1 debate on #SPEqualProtection takes place tomorrow afternoon. You can read our report here
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🆕 We've written to @S_A_Somerville, setting out our views on the reconsideration of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our work on this. Read our letter ➡
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