That the Parliament recognises 10 December 2024 as Human Rights Day; supports this year’s theme of "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now"; agrees that human rights present a route to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable world; recognises that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Council of Europe, and supports its vital mission to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe; celebrates important steps to advance rights in Scotland, including the commencement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024; commends the role of human rights organisations, human rights defenders and wider civil society in driving change and challenging everyone to do better, and reaffirms its own commitment to strengthen, respect, protect and fulfil human rights through both practical action and future legislation.
Supported by:
Graeme Dey, Kaukab Stewart
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Submitted by: Tess White, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, December 10, 2024