Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Author: Rachel Moon
I. INTRODUCTION
In the aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings, it was famously declared that “the rules of the game are changing” and an avowal was made that individuals considered a threat to national security would be deported . From this, the Governments counter-terror programme of relying on ‘diplomatic assurances’ was borne, and a recent report now describes it …

The Scottish Human Rights Law Group is pleased to announce the first event in its 2011 lecture series: “Human Rights and Employment Law – Fair Trials and Strikes” by Daniel Gunn, Burness LLP.
The talk will take place from 5.30 - 6.30 pm on Thursday 3 February 2011 at Burness LLP’s Edinburgh offices, 50 Lothian Road.  Refreshments available from 5 pm.

All committee members of the SHRLG were deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing on Sunday, December 12th, of Lady Elaine Tyre. Elaine offered constant support and encouragement, as then Diploma in Legal Practice students and tutor Aidan O’Neill QC, brought SHRLG into existence. Her support continued by way of providing a venue for events and promoting the group amongst subsequent DLP students. We …

The Constitutional Reform Minister today announced to the House of Commons that the UK Government will amend the UK’s blanket ban on prisoners having the right to vote, implementing the European Court of Human Rights judgment in Hirst v UK.
Mr Harper stated that “[t]he UK’s blanket ban on sentenced prisoners voting was declared unlawful by the grand chamber of the …

A Scottish Government consultation invites comments on the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) (Scotland) Order 2010 which amends Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to provide a mechanism for the review of an indefinite notification requirement imposed on a convicted sexual offender.