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THE SCOTTISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Contents

Foreword
Introduction
PART A - THE REMIT OF THE COMMISSION
1. The Devolved remit
2. International human rights instruments
3. Children
PART B - THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION
1. Promotion, education and awareness-raising
2. Guidance to public authorities
3. Advising the Scottish Parliament on legislation after introduction
4. General monitoring and reporting in relation to law and practice
5. Ability to investigate and report on generic or sectoral human rights issues in relation to public policy
6. Relationship with the courts
PART C - THE STRUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION
1. Accountability
2. Membership and staff
3. Accessibility
4. Funding
ANNEX A - The Convention rights
ANNEX B - Summary of the Human Rights Act 1998
ANNEX C - Summary of the Paris Principles

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