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Universal periodic review of human rights in the United Kingdom 2017: response to recommendations
The Scottish Government response to recommendations from the third Universal Periodic Review of the UK's overall human rights record in May 2017.
Annex A: International Human Rights Treaty Reporting
The information presented in this table can also be found on the Scottish Government website. It is updated regularly.
| Treaty/Convention | Recommendations | Scottish Government Position Statement | Next Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Periodic Review | 2017 | 2017 | Mid-term report (2019) |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights | 2015 | 2015 | State party report (2020) |
| International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | 2016 | 2016 | State party report (2021) |
| UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment | 2013 | State party report (2017) | |
| International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination | 2016 | Follow-up response to recommendations (2017) | |
| Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women | 2013 | State party report (2017) | |
| Convention on the Rights of the Child | 2016 | 2016 | State party report (2022) |
| Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | 2017 | * | Update on specific recommendations (2018) |
* A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People is the Scottish Government’s delivery plan for the CRPD.
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