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Human Rights
Scottish Commission for Human Rights Read More >
Fiona Killen examines the legislative framework behind the Scottish Commission for Human Rights and outlines the role and functions of the new public body.
Human Rights Act 1998 and Scotland Act 1998: a harmonious inter-relationship? Read More >
Alison Presly reviews the recent decision of the Inner House of the Court of Session in the case of Somerville v Scottish Ministers which adopts an interesting approach to the inter-relationship between the Scotland Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Meaning of ‘Public Authority’ examined by Joint Committee on Human Rights Read More >
Alison Presly examines the latest report from the JCHR which adds to considerable academic and judicial debate about the meaning of “public authority” under the Human Rights Act 1998 and its implications for effective human rights protection.
Freedom of Information
Scottish Information Commissioner’s Third Annual Report: A Review Read More >
Sinead Riach reviews the Scottish Information Commissioner’s third annual report on freedom of information, which confirms that while there is much to celebrate, there is no room for complacency and there are still real challenges ahead.
Freedom of information in Europe Read More >
Alison Presly examines the current provisions governing access to information from the Institutions of the European Union in light of a new Green Paper from the European Commission on public access to documents.
Data Protection
Custodial Sentences for Misuse of Personal Data? Read More >
Sinead Riach examines the UK Government’s proposals to amend the Data Protection Act 1998 to impose custodial sentences for the deliberate and wilful misuse of personal data, in light of human rights considerations.
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