Nor does the briefing mention the UNHRC recommendation which has been ignored by Holyrood and Westminster for years: “The State party (i.e. the UK) should…...ensure that all Covenant rights are given full rd legal effect in all jurisdictions that fall under its authority or control….” (3 May 2024 Report: Page 2, Art. C 5(a) th Further, UNHRC General Comment 31 of 26 May 2004 states: “The … obligation to respect and ensure the rights recognized by the Covenant has immediate effect for all States parties.”