ALLIANCE signs joint letter on the Scottish Human Rights Bill
- Area of Work: Policy and Research
- Type: News Item
- Published: 17th September 2024
The letter expresses collective disappointment in the Scottish Government’s decision to delay the introduction of the bill.
We have joined over 100 organisations in calling on the Scottish Government to recommit to the Scottish Human Rights Bill.
Scotland’s most vulnerable people are facing serious human rights challenges, and the time for action is now.
The letter expresses our deep disappointment in the government’s decision to renege on their commitment to introduce the bill in this parliamentary session.
Summary of Letter
- The coalition criticises the Scottish Government for delaying the introduction of the Scottish Human Rights Bill in this parliamentary session.
- Highlights pressing issues such as child hunger, poverty, and lack of access to essential services in Scotland.
- Emphasises the strong support for the Bill from civil society and the need for human rights-based decision-making.
- Argues that the reasons provided for the delay are unacceptable and lack credibility.
- Stresses the importance of integrating human rights into decision-making, especially in the current financial climate.
- Urges the First Minister to publicly commit to introducing the Bill by February 2025 and address the breach of trust with stakeholders.
You can read the open letter to the First Minister here.
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