European Convention on Human Rights

HC Deb 25 January 2000 vol 343 c179W

26. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Advocate-General what representations she has received from the Prison Officers Association on matters pertaining to the European convention on human rights. [104953]

The Advocate-General for Scotland

I have not received any representations from the Prison Officers Association on such matters.

28. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Advocate-General what steps she is taking to monitor the impact of the European convention on human rights on the Scottish legal system. [104955]

The Advocate-General for Scotland

The Scottish legal system is a devolved matter. It is the responsibility of the Scottish Executive to administer it and to take account of the impact of the Convention on it. Under the Scotland Act 1998 I receive notices of all devolution issues raised in the Scottish courts, including all those which raise human rights questions, and seek more information where appropriate.