Everyone in Scotland is entitled to certain basic rights and freedoms. We want an inclusive Scotland that protects, respects and fulfils internationally recognised human rights.
We are continuing to take actions to strengthen people’s rights and freedoms.
Actions
We:
- lead by example in human rights and seek to extend them in Scots law
- recognise, respect and promote children's rights
- support the business community to advance equality and human rights
- engage in international human rights by working with the United Nations, Council of Europe and other countries
Background
Human rights is a subject devolved to Scotland by the Scotland Act 1998. The Scottish Parliament also has competence to observe and implement international human rights treaties. We work within that legal framework.
In Scotland, civil and political rights are protected by the Human Rights Act 1998 and provisions in the Scotland Act 1998. These rights come from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Contact
Email: HumanRightsOffice@gov.scot
Post:
Scottish Government
Human Rights Strategy and Legislation Unit
Area 3H North
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
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