Human Rights: Scotland
Commons · Question 21016 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Scotland Office · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Mike Wood
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, with reference to the Scottish Government's document entitled Human Rights Bill for Scotland: discussion paper, published on 1 July 2025, whether the proposed Bill will engage reserved matters, including the Equ
Answer
Answered by Melanie Ward, 8 Sep 2026
This Government is fully committed to the protection of human rights, both domestically and internationally. It is for the Scottish Government to ensure their legislation is drafted within the parameters of the devolution settlement. The UK Government wil...