The Equalities and Human Rights Committee takes evidence from the Scottish Human Rights Commission
General questions is followed by our extensive coverage of first minister's questions, as ever
SNP MSP Bob Doris leads a debate focussing on the closure of Jobcentres in Glasgow
The Scottish government outlines a new target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 66% by 2032
The Scottish government leads a debate on the future funding of rural development
Image source, bbcScottish Human Rights Commission chair Judith Robertson
Scottish Human Rights Commission chair Judith Robertson says SHRC is collaborating with EHRC.
Ms Robertson says Brexit, a British Bill of Human Rights and withdrawal from the EHRC are high on the agenda.
She says: "There are real human rights concerns."
Image source, bbcConservative MSP Annie Wells raises the issue of inclusive education and bullying of those who are disabled or are LGBTi.
Committee convener Christina McKelvie says the committee will start an inquiry into bullying next week and the government's bullying strategy has been delayed.
Scottish Human Rights Commission chair Judith Robertson says the SHRC would probably not to contribute as it is the remit of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland.
Image source, bbcKavita Chetty from the SHRC
Kavita Chetty from the SHRC says Scotland' National Action Plan draws on best practice from around the world.
Ms Chetty says the action plan should be evidence based and collaborative.
Ms Chetty says reporting is core to the commission's mandate.
The commission's head of strategy and legal says it is looking closely at how to follow up reports and the key issues that have to be addressed in Scotland.
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Kavita Chetty says the Scottish Human Rights Commission would love to engage further throughout Scotland.
Kavita Chetty
The head of strategy and legal says the commission reached out to the public throughout the country and on social media.
The commission chair, Judith Robertson, says it reached hundreds of people to have a conversation around human rights and promote understanding and awareness.
Ms Robertson says the commission uses the tools that are available for engagement.
Ms Robertson says there is a shortage of mental health officers in Scotland which is key issue.
Labour MSP Mary Fee asks about the commitment to mental health and the rights based approach.
Ms Robertson says a submission has been made to the government calling on a rights based approach to be incorporated into the Mental Health Strategy.
The Scottish Human Rights Commission chair says a rights based approach would look at the gaps in mental health provision.
Image source, SHRCHere is the SHRC briefing, external setting out practical steps to ensure a human rights based approach is embedded across the Scottish Government's Mental Health Strategy.
Image source, bbcSHRC annual report
The Scottish Human Rights Commission, external has a broad remit to promote and protect human rights for everyone in Scotland.
✚ The Commission was created by an Act of the Scottish Parliament in 2006 and is accountable to the people of Scotland through the Scottish Parliament.
✚ The Commission is a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) with “A Status” accreditation within the United Nations (UN) system.
✚ The Commission is a member of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
✚ The Commission carries out research into human rights issues and provides legal and policy expertise on human rights to the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and a range of public authorities in Scotland.
✚ We also support people to understand and claim their rights through our participation and communications work and promote the use of a rights based approach to the delivery of services.
✚ The Commission also coordinates and supports Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP).
Image source, EPAThe prime minister has been clear the UK will no longer be bound by the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice, which ensures the application of EU legislation, after Brexit.
"We are not leaving only to return to the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice," she told the Conservative Party conference.
"That's not going to happen."
The committee will now take evidence from the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
The committee will take evidence from the following Scottish Human Rights Commission officials:
First up, the committee will consider the following negative instrument:
First up this morning, we will bring you fill and extensive coverage of the Equalities and Human Rights Committee.
The committee will begin by considering the following negative instruments:
It will then take evidence on the annual report and strategic plan of the Scottish Human Rights Commission from:
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Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live coverage of the Scottish Parliament on 19 January 2017.
General questions will be followed by our extensive coverage of first minister's questions, as ever.
Image source, Scottish Parliament/PA/BBCFirst minister's questions begins at noon.
SNP MSP Bob Doris will then lead a debate focussing on the closure of Jobcentres in Glasgow.
The Scottish government will give a ministerial statement on the draft Climate Change Plan
Image source, ThinkstockThe Scottish government will then lead a debate on the future funding of rural development.