The Human Rights Act Reform Consultation | “Community Policy Speaks” Episode 1
Join the Community Policy Forum for our first ever podcast, discussing the British government’s proposal to overhaul the Human Rights Act 1998. What might the consequences of the proposal be for the rights of historically marginalised communities and for our human rights, in general?:
Guests:
- Anne McLaughlin MP – Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Immigration, Asylum and Border Control) and (Justice)
- Professor Alison Young – Cambridge University
- Charlie Whelton – Policy and Campaigns Officer at Liberty
- Amina Shareef (Host) – PhD Candidate at Cambridge University
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