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MSPs call for urgent views on freedom of expression
Justice Committee publishes Yousaf's options for hate crime limits

Trafficked cannabis farm youths held wrongly prosecuted
UK found in breach of Human Rights Convention on two counts

EU expected to approve data transfers to and from UK
Announcement predicted this week to assist business transfers

Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope

Fine breached beggar's human rights: Strasbourg Court
Person with no other support had right to attempt to meet basic needs

Commission concerned about COVID prison conditions
Letter to Justice Secretary calls for action on prisoner numbers and risks

Employers urged to help domestic abuse victims
Focus on workers’ legal rights

Human Rights Act review issues call for evidence
Seven week period for submissions on working of Act

UNCRC bill should cover all service providers: report
Stage 1 report supports general principles but calls for extended scope

Hate Crime Bill passes stage 1
Conservatives only party to vote against after Yousaf promises amendments

Forensic Medical Services Bill is passed by Holyrood
Landmark law to help victims of sexual offences

Justice Committee backs Hate Crime Bill, if amended
Stage 1 report proposes further changes than agreed to date by Yousaf

Eight named to review Human Rights Act operation
Glasgow's Tom Mullen among independent panel under Sir Peter Gross

Evictions to be halted over Christmas
Move will help tenants through Covid crisis

Public bodies failing in racial equality, MSPs report
Committee calls for action on diversity and ethnic pay gap

Scottish Human Rights Commission releases Annual Report
Staff praised for "skill and commitment" during pandemic

Macfadyen Lecture now to be given online
Judge Tim Eicke to deliver shortened version on 5 November

British Airways fined £20m for data breach
ICO restricts penalty from initial £183m notice

Hina Jilani is human rights award winner
Rights campaigner from Pakistan chosen for Stockholm Human Rights Award

Breaches of rights in social care cuts: Commission
Removal of care plans during COVID-19 has had "direct and adverse effect"

MPs' report highlights COVID-19 human rights issues
Concerns raised over public confusion, and treatment of detainees

Move to challenge men’s views of prostitution
Scottish Government consultation seeks to challenge attitudes

Rights of the Child Bill goes out to views
Call for evidence as MSPs open stage 1