Carole Ewart argues human rights are the framework for a fair society A child witness project in Canada evaluated its service after ten years. Respondents, by this time adults, were asked which part of the… Read More »Economic and social rights are human rights
The Barnett Formula under the Smith Reforms is examined by Dr Jim Cuthbert in a paper for the Fraser of Allander Institute. Building on previous work, it turns out that both relative population growth, and… Read More »Barnett Formula post Smith Commission
Members of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) met on 1st June and agreed on a co-ordinated campaign to defend the Human Rights Act (HRA), and to promote human rights for everyone in everyday situations. Human rights standards and… Read More »Campaign to support human rights
The Jimmy Reid Foundation has published a fresh analysis of the Smith Commission proposals. CuthbertJRFSmithPaperMay2015 The paper, ‘Smith Commission: why the economic and fiscal arrangements need to be changed’, by renowned independent economists, Jim Cuthbert… Read More »Smith Commission proposals revisited
The Scottish Review has featured Jimmy Reid in its online, oral archive of 6th May 2015. ‘Storm the heavens’ was recorded in front of an audience of young people with Jimmy Reid on politics in Scotland. There is… Read More »SR Oral Archive
Glasgow University holds the personal papers of Jimmy Reid. The full reference for the collection is: University of Glasgow Archive Services, Papers of James Reid, GB0248 DC455 The catalogue for the Jimmy Reid collection is available online… Read More »Archive of Jimmy Reid
Glasgow University holds the personal papers of Jimmy Reid. The full reference for the collection is: University of Glasgow Archive Services, Papers of James Reid, GB0248 DC455 The catalogue for the Jimmy Reid collection is available online… Read More »Archive of Jimmy Reid
Zero Tolerance on Austerity The Foundation’s sister organisation Scottish Left Review, co-sponsored a fringe meeting at the STUC congress on challenging austerity and highlighting the cumulative misery and suffering caused to the poorest and most vulnerable… Read More »Fringe Meeting Success
Zero Tolerance on Austerity The Foundation’s sister organisation Scottish Left Review, co-sponsored a fringe meeting at the STUC congress on challenging austerity and highlighting the cumulative misery and suffering caused to the poorest and most vulnerable… Read More »Fringe Meeting Success
Leading independent economist submits critical evidence to the Finance Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the implementation of the Smith Commission proposals. Dr Jim Cuthbert has submitted critical evidence on Scotland’s Fiscal Framework in response… Read More »Serious Criticism of Smith Commision Tax Proposals