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Scotland to bring in “world-leading human rights legislation”
The Scottish government has announced plans to introduce what it calls “world-leading human rights legislation”. Equalities
Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said that subject to the outcome of the 2021 Scottish parliamentary election, a new Human
Rights Bill will incorporate four United Nations human rights treaties into Scots Law, including legislation that enhances
human rights for women, disabled people and minority ethnic communities.