When it will publish its second consultation paper on the proposed Scottish Human Rights Commission.

I am delighted to be able to announce that the consultation paper, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has been published today. The Executive's proposals for the establishment of a Scottish Human Rights Commission firmly underline our commitment to human rights and represent a significant development for Scotland. The powers and functions we propose for the commission will give it the potential to make an important contribution to fairness and justice in Scottish society.The consultation period will be open until Friday 6 June. I hope that the paper will be widely considered and commented on. The debate will be assisted by the major conference Establishing our Rights, which takes place on Monday 17 February.