Human Rights Consortium Scotland: Recent Episodes
Human Rights Consortium Scotland
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Responding to the Riots- reflections, impact & solidarity’ held on 21st August 2024. The speakers are: Pinar Aksu from Maryhill Integration Network Ruth Dunlop-Price from Asylum Reform Initiative Mariam Ahmed, CEO of Amina: Muslim Women’s Resource Centre Together, they discussed the riots which took place in August 2024 across England and Northern Ireland, what our response in Scotland should be, and what organisations can do to support migrants, black and minority ethnic people, and Muslims in the wake of the riots.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: the Human Rights Act’ held on 19th June 2024. In this episode, Senior Policy Officer Lucy Miller introduces Carlyn Miller from the British Institute for Human Rights (BIHR) to discuss the Human Rights Act, and the impact it has in Scotland.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘The Scottish Human Rights Bill- Priorities, Promises and People’ held on 18th June 2024. The speakers are: Human Rights Consortium Scotland: Mhairi Snowden, Director Shelter Scotland – Gordon Macrae, Assistant Director Poverty Alliance – Peter Kelly, Director Broke not Broken – Danielle Ramage, Development Officer Scottish Human Rights Commission – Jan Savage, Chief Executive Amnesty International – Sacha Deshmukh, Chief Executive Together, they explored the promises made around this Bill, the people who have been involved, and some of the impacts that human rights incorporation could have for people in Scotland.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: the Right to a Healthy Environment’ held on 13th June 2024. In this episode, Senior Policy Officer Lucy Miller introduces Benji Brown from the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) to discuss the right to a healthy environment, and the impact this right could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: CERD’ held on 11th June 2024. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden introduces Kimberley Wong from the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) to discuss the International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), and the impact this treaty could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: Right to Housing’ held on 5th June 2024. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden introduces Professor Katie Boyle from the University of Strathclyde, to discuss the right to housing, and the impact this right could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: Right to Food’ held on 29th May 2024. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden introduces Aidan Flegg, PhD student from the University of Glasgow, to discuss the right to food, and the impact this right could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: Social Security’ held on 22nd May 2024. In this episode, Consortium Senior Policy Officer Lucy Miller introduces Aidan Flegg, PhD student from the University of Glasgow, to discuss the right to social security, and the impact this right could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: ICESCR with Professor Katie Boyle,’ held on 15th May 2024. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden introduces Professor Katie Boyle, from the University of Strathclyde, to discuss the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the impact this treaty could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: CEDAW with Catherine Murphy,’ held on 8th May 2024. In this episode, Lucy Miller, Senior Policy Officer at the Consortium, introduces Cat Murphy, Executive Director of Engender, to discuss the UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the impact this treaty could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from a webinar titled ‘The Rwanda Act: What Happens Now?’ held on 7th May 2024. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden introduces Andy Sirel, Legal Director and Partner at JustRight Scotland, to discuss the UK Parliament’s cruel Rwanda Act, and what it means for people seeking asylum in Scotland.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘Our International Human Rights: CRPD with Cathy Asante,’ held on 1st May 2024. In this episode, Mhairi Snowden, Director of the Consortium, introduces Cathy Asante, Legal Officer at the Scottish Human Rights Commission, to discuss the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and the impact this treaty could have when it is incorporated into Scots law.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘A Human Rights Bill for Scotland for All Report Launch,’ held on 13th March 2024. In this episode, Doro Richter, Human Rights Participation Officer at the Consortium, introduces Noelia Martinez, Pinar Aksu, Mariam Tuma and Sofi Taylor to discuss the findings of the Human Rights Bill for Scotland for All report, which is based on conversations with migrants about Scotland’s new Human Rights Bill. The agenda was as follows: Doro Richter, HRCS – Introduction to report Noelia Martinez, Citizens’ Rights Project – EU Settlement scheme and current issues for EU citizens Pinar Aksu, Maryhill Integration Network – Information, advocacy, and cultural rights Mariam Tuma, JustRight Scotland – Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Implementation Sofi Taylor, Migrant Voice – Importance of Human Rights language for migrants Click here to find out more and read the report
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘The Illegal Migration Act: A Human Rights Emergency,’ held on 24th October 2023. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden introduces Andy Sirel, Legal Director and Partner at JustRight Scotland. Andy discusses the UK’s Illegal Migration Act, and the impact that it has had so far on the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording from an event titled ‘It’s All Rights: A Guide to the Scottish Human Rights Bill Consultation’. In this episode, Consortium Director Mhairi Snowden discusses what the Scottish Human Rights Bill is, why it is so important for civil society to respond to the Consultation, and how to do so. To find out more about the Scottish Human Rights Bill consultation, and respond, click here Click here to read our detailed guide to responding to the consultation
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a short webinar called ‘An Introduction to the Human Rights (Incorporation) Scotland Bill.’ At this event, our Director Mhairi Snowden discussed the commitment the Scottish Government made to creating a new Human Rights Bill for Scotland, the progress they have made so far, and what civil society can do to ensure the Bill makes a real difference. If you require a video of this speech, with BSL interpretation, please contact Rebecca@hrcscotland.org
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of an event called ‘Listen to Our Voices: the Human Rights Bill Lived Experience Board’. At this event, Mhairi Snowden, Jacqui Dunbar, Charlie McMillan and Joe McKeown discussed the role of Lived Experience Boards in the creation of Scotland’s new Human Rights Bill. If you require a video of this speech, with BSL interpretation, please contact Rebecca@hrcscotland.org
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a speech by Alexandra Xanthaki, the United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights. She spoke at our event ‘The Human Right to Cultural Life in Scotland: Plans, Challenges and Impact’ organised in collaboration with Art27 Scotland, on Monday 6th March 2023. She is introduced by Mhairi Snowden, Director of the Consortium. If you require a video of this speech, with BSL interpretation, please contact Rebecca@hrcscotland.org
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a webinar called ‘Introduction to Independent Advocacy: Defending and Promoting Human Rights’ which was held on 8th February 2023. Our host is the Consortium’s Senior Policy Officer, Lucy Miller, and the speakers are Laura Pasternak, Daniela Rondina, Dave Budd, Suzanne Swinton and Rob Gowans.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of the keynote speech from an event held on the 15th June 2022, entitled ‘Human Rights Leadership: Priorities and concerns for Scotland’. The keynote speech was delivered by Murray Hunt, Director of the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law. The event was chaired by Naomi McAuliffe, Programme Director of Amnesty International in Scotland.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a lunchtime webinar entitled ‘The Queen’s Speech and Protecting Rights’ held on the 25th May 2022. It covered the key UK Government issues which will impact human rights over the coming year, including the Bill of Rights, new law on data, the Brexit Freedoms Bill and more. The webinar was chaired by Mhairi Snowden, Director of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. The speakers were Catherine Barnard, the Deputy Director of UK in a Changing Europe, Charlie Whelton, Policy and Campaigns Officer at Liberty, Kevin Hanratty, the Director of the Human Rights Consortium in Northern Ireland, Charles Whitmore, a Research Associate at Cardiff University School of Law and Politics, and Rosalind Stevens, Project Manager at the Civil Society Alliance.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a hybrid meeting held on the 31st May 2022, entitled ‘Sharing experience of a human rights-based approach: Session 1’. The recording features keynote speaker Clare MacGillivray, Director of Making Rights Real, as she discusses the key aspects of a human rights-based approach for civil society organisations. She is introduced by Mhairi Snowden, Director of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a webinar held on the 2nd March 2022, entitled ‘Human Rights Act Reform: Responses from Wales Northern Ireland and Scotland’. The webinar explored the UK Government’s proposed plans to replace the Human Rights Act, and the impact of these proposals in the devolved nations. It features speeches from Jane Hutt, MS, Minister for Justice, Naomi Long MLA, Minister for Justice, and Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Equalities and Older People. The civil society panel features Kevin Hanratty, Director of the Human Rights Consortium in Northern Ireland, Mhairi Snowden, Director of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, and Rhian Davies, Chief Executive of Disability Wales. The webinar was chaired by Professor Nicole Busby, Professor of Human Rights, Equality and Justice at the University of Glasgow.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a webinar held on the 10th September 2021, entitled ‘Human Rights for All? Realising Migrants’ Rights in Scotland’. The webinar explored the barriers currently experienced by migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in relation to their human rights, and what a new human rights law could do to bring these barriers down. The speakers were Dr Eva Kourova, Noelia Martinez, Jenni Keenan, Undram Munkhbat and Graham O’Neill. Jennifer Ang and Maggie Chapman also contributed to the discussion. The event was chaired by Dr Sarah Kyambi, Founder and Director of Migration Policy Scotland. This webinar was the last in a series of 4 webinars focussed on the incorporation of international human rights treaties into Scots law. Click here to learn more about the webinars.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a webinar held on the 8th September 2021, entitled ‘All Our Rights are Linked- Environmental Rights + Disabled People’s Rights.’ The webinar explored the connection between disabled people’s rights and environmental rights, and how a new human rights bill for Scotland could protect them both. The speakers were Dr Shivali Fifield, Chief Officer of the Environmental Rights Centre Scotland, and Susie Fitton, Senior Policy Officer for Inclusion Scotland. This webinar was the third in a series of 4 webinars focussed on the incorporation of international human rights treaties into Scots law. Click here to learn more about the webinars.
This episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast is a recording of a webinar held on the 6th September 2021, entitled ‘Human Rights and Devolution.’ The webinar explored Scotland’s unique devolution arrangement with the government of the United Kingdom, and the impact this has on the protection and promotion of human rights both in Scotland and across the UK. The speakers were Dr Katie Boyle, Associate Professor of International Human Rights Law at the University of Stirling, and Professor Nicole Busby, Professor in Human Rights, Equality and Justice at the University of Glasgow. This webinar was the second in a series of 4 webinars focussed on the incorporation of international human rights treaties into Scots law. Click here to learn more about the webinars.
In this episode of the #HumanRights2020s podcast, our Director, Mhairi Snowden, is joined by Dr Kasey McCall-Smith, Senior Lecturer in Public Law and Programme Director for the University of Edinburgh’s LLM Human Rights Law programme. Together, they discuss the basics of human rights incorporation, and the Scottish Government’s commitment to incorporate 4 international human rights treaties into Scots law.