Human Rights Bill: Implementation Working Group

Overview

This group will work with the Scottish Government to explore approaches to and requirements for robust implementation of the Human Rights Bill.

It will provide advice on how proposals for effective Bill implementation can be embedded within the organisational cultures of Scotland’s public authorities and those delivering public functions. The group will also identify any issues or barriers related to Bill implementation and consider ways to overcome these. 

The group has two tiers: a core working group and a wider engagement group.

A core working group is composed of a small number of Scottish Government officials, academics, third sector and civil society organisations and representatives from key public bodies. The core working group will initially meet on a monthly basis.

Discussions will be captured and reflected to the wider engagement group, who will be invited to provide feedback at regular update meetings, which will take place at after every two meetings of the core group.  

The wider engagement group will involve a larger number of public bodies, third sector and civil society organisations who will be instrumental in the Bill’s effective application. 

Related groups

• Human Rights Bill Governance and Engagement Advisory Board
• Human Rights Bill Governance and Engagement Executive Board

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