§ Lord Mackay of Drumadoonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they are taking to discuss with public authorities involved in the criminal justice system in Scotland the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the statutory duties that will rest on members of the Scottish Executive, when they take up office, to act in a manner compatible with Convention rights. [HL510]
§ Lord SewelWe intend to table this issue for discussion at the next meeting of the Criminal Justice Forum, which is due to take place on 19 March.
§ Lord Mackay of Drumadoonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will publish details of any advice being given to members of the public authorities involved in the criminal justice system in Scotland about the implications for their work of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the statutory duties that will rest upon members of the Scottish Executive to act in a manner compatible with Convention rights. [HL511]
§ Lord SewelWe are preparing guidance which will be made available to public authorities and other interested parties on the European Convention on Human Rights implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Scotland Act 1998.
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§ Lord Mackay of Drumadoonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will take steps to arrange that the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland publishes the report it is preparing into the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 for policing Scotland. [HL512]
§ Lord SewelThat is a matter for the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland.