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1 Human Rights and Advocacy A project by SIAA and SHRC Cathy Asante - Legal Officer

2 Mental Health Strategy 2012-2015 Commitment 5 “[The Scottish Government] will work with the Scottish Human Rights Commission and the Mental Welfare Commission to develop and increase the focus on rights as a key component of mental health care in Scotland.”

3 Dignity in Care: Care about Rights? Resource pack of films, case studies and information Separate sections tailored to different audiences – older people and their carers, providers of care services, policy makers Distribution to every registered service for older people's care in Scotland and online at www.scottishhumanrights.com/carea boutrights Extensive training for care providers Awareness raising with Regulator Partnership and capacity building with outreach groups

4 Draft content of Guidance What are human rights? How to build human rights into your work – thinking it through. Case studies. How human rights fit with what you already know and do What to do next

5 Feedback Does this sound like a useful project? What do you think of the content of the materials? Is there anything you would add/delete? What else would you find useful? Is there anything in particular we should consider in the development of the materials or the delivery of training?

6 Rights protected by the HRA Article 2 - right to life Article 3- torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Article 5- right to liberty Article 6 - right to a fair and public hearing Article 8- right to respect for private & family life, home & correspondence Article 9- right to respect for freedom of thought, conscience & religion Article 10- right to freedom of expression Article 11- right to freedom of assembly & association Article 14- Non-discrimination Article 1, Protocol 1- right to property Article 2, Protocol 1 – right to education


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