Scottish Human Rights Law Group

HUMAN RIGHTS ROUND-UP
 23 DECEMBER 2011
 Welfare Reform Bill
On 20 December, the Scottish Human Rights Commission responded to planned UK government Welfare Reforms by writing to every member of the Scottish Parliament warning that the proposed reforms could put the human rights of Scotland’s most vulnerable at risk. The Commission warned that reforms could “result in destitution for individuals who require ongoing …

 15 DECEMBER 2011
Anti Sectarian Legislation
After lengthy political wrangling the SNP have pushed through legislation, by 64-57 votes, to tackle sectarianism and other related offences at football matches. The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill’ was passed on Wednesday by the SNP, who command a majority in Parliament, despite objections from all opposition parties. Two new criminal offences will …

8 DECEMBER 2011
 
Scotland was in a state of panda-monium this week following the arrival of pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang at Edinburgh Zoo.  However, Amnesty International has warned that the arrival of the pandas “should not be a distraction from China’s human rights failings.” In particular the low protection of freedom of expression and the high number of executions – …

This week, the results of an 18 month Inquiry into Human Trafficking in Scotland was published, concluding that victims of human trafficking are being treated as illegal immigrants and criminals by police and immigration authorities. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report, headed by Lady Helena Kennedy QC, called for both the UK and Scottish government to offer greater support …

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