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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...