Building a New Human Rights Framework for Scotland: Key Legal Features

Last Updated
7 August 2026
Source
Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 6. Improving capacity

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 6A. Plan resource allocation strategically

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Advanced

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

Legal & Compliance Staff Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity

Resource content

An analysis of the key legal features needed for Scotland’s proposed Human Rights Bill, including how to incorporate international human rights standards and put them into practice.

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