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This call comes after revelations of overuse of restraint and forced injections at adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit, Skye House.

Scotland's new national suicide prevention public awareness campaign and website launch.

This consultation is seeking views on how to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting for large employers.

NHS Scotland Operational Improvement Plan sets out actions to improve aspects of healthcare delivery.

These moves will plunge thousands of disabled people into hardship, and threaten Scotland’s devolved system.

Read a statement from our Chief Officer, Sara Redmond, on the recent social security announcement from the UK government.

Could you help shape the future of Human Rights in Scotland? Apply to join the SNAP2 Leadership Panel

The UN ICESCR Committee has issued its recommendations and several reflect points made by the ALLIANCE and our members.

Carers Scotland launches their State of Caring in Scotland 2024 research report.

The ALLIANCE responds to the Equality, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee's inquiry into the the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Our response calls for a human rights based approach to outcomes, and to consider how to strengthen the SHRC.

A Scotland that Cares campaign calls on the Scottish Government to set a dedicated National Outcome on Care now.

Public Health Scotland have published a briefing on transport poverty and health inequalities.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has published a report on the state of economic, social and cultural rights in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE welcomes the proposed strategy, though a Human Rights Bill is necessary for full effect.

Obesity Action Scotland wants to stop unhealthy food sponsorship at Scottish sports events including the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Residents of Leith’s famous Banana Flats (Cables Wynd House) have launched their human rights monitoring report.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) report finds troubling failures in progress from institutionalisation to independent living.

The updated SPSO Principles demonstrate a positive shift towards putting people and their human rights at the centre of complaints handling.

The Mental Welfare Commission calls for urgent changes so people with learning disability and complex needs can leave hospital and flourish.

Minister announces parts of the National Care Service Bill will be dropped due to a lack of compromise and support.

Are you aged 55+, living in the UK, and interested in supporting new research?

We have submitted a parallel report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for its examination of rights in the UK.

The ALLIANCE welcome the aims of widening access to palliative care, but actions must be underpinned by resources and accountability.