A watchdog is investigating the challenges faced by people in the Highlands, islands and Argyll.
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has begun an investigation into how issues like energy and housing costs affect people's human rightsThe commission said issues such as fuel poverty could affect economic and social rightsFuel poverty and a lack of affordable homes pose threats to the human rights of people living in the Highlands, islands and Argyll and Bute, a watchdog has warned.
It has launched an investigation into the effects of energy and housing costs, and also problems people might be having in accessing health care.Listen to the latest news from the Highlands and Islands on BBC SoundsProject lead Luis Yanes said: "The commission has been concerned over some time about not having sufficient information what specific issues people in the Highlands and islands face in relation to economic, social and cultural rights.
Executive director Jan Savage added: “We have been approached by members of communities in the Highlands and islands who are concerned about lack of affordable housing, high levels of food insecurity and difficulties in accessing medical services in rural areas.
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