The significance of ‘dignity’ in human rights law reform in Scotland

Elaine Webster

The significance of ‘dignity’ in human rights law reform in Scotland

Research output: Digital or non-textual outputs › Blog Post

Abstract

The development of a new statutory human rights framework in Scotland provides a contemporary window on a process of national incorporation of international human rights law and, within this, on the potential contribution of ‘dignity’ as an underpinning value. Since 2018 I have been closely involved in research and discussions in this area, including as a member of an Academic Advisory Panel to Scotland’s National Taskforce on Human Rights Leadership (2020-2021).

Original language	English
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 6 Aug 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

human rights
dignity
human rights incorporation
Scotland

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https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/humanrightsanddemocracyforumblog/2024/08/06/the-significance-of-dignity-in-human-rights-law-reform-in-scotland-by-elaine-webster/

'Human Dignity' and Local Engagement with International Human Rights Law
Webster, E. (Principal Investigator)
Society of Legal Scholars (The)
15/06/20 → 30/11/21
Project: Research

1 Government Response/Evidence
1 Other report
1 Chapter
1 Blog Post
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- 1 Other working paper

Can talking about 'dignity' support the growth of human rights culture? A view from Scotland
Webster, E., 8 Oct 2024, Human Rights Strategies. Westendorp, I. (ed.). Cheltenham, 23 p. (The Association of Human Rights Institutes series).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

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Can human rights lawyers and legal academics support human rights defenders in new ways?
Webster, E., 27 May 2024
Research output: Digital or non-textual outputs › Blog Post

Open Access
‘Dignity’ in interpretation of rights and as a threshold for minimum core obligations: Response to the consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland
Webster, E., 30 Sept 2023, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. 6 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Government Response/Evidence

Open Access
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The significance of ‘dignity’ in human rights law reform in Scotland

Abstract

UN SDGs

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'Human Dignity' and Local Engagement with International Human Rights Law

Research output

Can talking about 'dignity' support the growth of human rights culture? A view from Scotland

Can human rights lawyers and legal academics support human rights defenders in new ways?

‘Dignity’ in interpretation of rights and as a threshold for minimum core obligations: Response to the consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland

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