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New Human RightsBill. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.gov.scot/news/new-human-rights-bill/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.scot/news/new-human-rights-bill/</a> [accessed 30 July 2021] The aim is to introduce a new human rights framework for Scotland.
Committee reports
Date published:
25 September 2025
The Minister noted that the Scottish Government undertook various human rights assessments prior to the Bill’s publication, and also highlighted that the enforcement powers included in the Bill are time-limited.
We recently published a proposal for a bill on the right to recovery, which would ensure that every individual seeking treatment for addiction or substance misuse— “We” is not the committee.
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (G) Passed, 22 December 2022 Following an Order under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 made by the Secretary of State for Scotland, this Bill cannot b...
In this context, Suzanne Shields from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists made reference to the "Ready to Act" transformational plan brought out by the Scottish Government in 2016:
That is partly about ensuring that children and young people access services at the right time and in the right place, as well as what the right opportunities for them might be.
There is a great deal of planned activity connected to circular economy goals, such as on food waste, the right to repair and textiles. Maurice Golden thanked Sophia for her presentation and for the inspiration for amendments to Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill.
The provisions that have been amended into the Bill at the Public Bill Committee Stage that apply to Scotland and trigger the legislative consent process are as follows.
This will enshrine a legal right of access to advocacy services. 17 Independent Care Review – The root and branch review of Scotland’s care system. 11 This document relates to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 74) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 17 June 2025 53.
Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill - Financial Memorandum.
Overview
The Commissioner for Older People will promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people in Scotland.