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| MSPs to vote on human rights body | MSPs to vote on human rights body |
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| MSPs are expected to back plans for a Commission on Human Rights in Scotland. | MSPs are expected to back plans for a Commission on Human Rights in Scotland. |
| The watchdog would scrutinise human rights issues arising from devolved policy areas such as health, education and the criminal law. | The watchdog would scrutinise human rights issues arising from devolved policy areas such as health, education and the criminal law. |
| It is set to get the final go-ahead in a Holyrood vote, however there has been widespread concern about the cost and scope of the new body. | It is set to get the final go-ahead in a Holyrood vote, however there has been widespread concern about the cost and scope of the new body. |
| Scotland already has five commissions. The Scottish Conservatives believe another one would be a waste of money. | Scotland already has five commissions. The Scottish Conservatives believe another one would be a waste of money. |
| Ministers will try to offer reassurance before the final vote is taken. | Ministers will try to offer reassurance before the final vote is taken. |
| It is thought the Commission on Human Rights in Scotland may be told to share office space, probably in Glasgow. | It is thought the Commission on Human Rights in Scotland may be told to share office space, probably in Glasgow. |