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Category: Human Rights
Prisoners have human rights too
In recent months, some republican prisoners being transferred to court from gaol in Northern Ireland have been complaining about the way in which they have been searched on leaving and reentering HMP Maghaberry. Whilst this is perhaps not the best way of searching them, and I understand that a new method of searching is being introduced, they should be glad that in Northern Ireland we do not act like the prison guards in Singapore. In Singapore it seems that they put you in these orange overalls and they handcuff you at the back, they cuff your ankles, and then they … Continue reading Prisoners have human rights too
Lib Dem Ministers, you’ve betrayed our Party’s beliefs enough
Following the news that their Lordships* of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom have ruled†, giving access for lawyers to those being questioned by the police in Scotland, I am wondering how long it will take for Scottish Tory, David McLetchie MSP, and his ilk to start lobbying for the repeal of the ECHR from the Scotland Act 1998. Up until now, under Scots Law the police could question for up to six hours without a lawyer being present. The ruling now means that the Scottish Executive / Scottish Government (if you’re Alex Salmond!) must bring forward legislation to … Continue reading Lib Dem Ministers, you’ve betrayed our Party’s beliefs enough
Scottish Tories not in favour of Human Rights
With the news that the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is to rule on the case of Peter Cadder, a teenager charged with assault and breach of the peace, who was convicted on the basis of evidence gained before he spoke to his lawyer. from BBC News it is clear that the Scottish Conservatives are not in favour of the continued incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights in Scots Law. The Scottish Tories MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, David McLetchie, told BBC News, This issue is now coming to a head. If the Supreme Court decides in favour … Continue reading Scottish Tories not in favour of Human Rights
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