Introduction 

The nine Governance Principles will guide how SNAP 2 is monitored and delivered. The SNAP Leadership Panel, with support from the independent SNAP Secretariat, will oversee this work. 

SNAP 2 Monitoring Framework 

The SNAP Leadership Panel has asked the Secretariat to create a monitoring and evaluation framework for SNAP 2. This framework will help track the progress and impact of actions, using both medium and long-term goals. Specific goals and measures of success will be developed together with those involved in delivering SNAP 2. 

National Performance Framework 

The Scottish Government’s commitment to human rights is shown in the National Performance Framework (NPF), which includes a National Outcome to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights and ensure everyone can live free from discrimination. SNAP 2 supports the NPF, and the connection between the two has been carefully mapped during the development of SNAP 2. 

Sustainable Development Goals 

SNAP 2 makes the link between human rights and sustainable development clear. Its long-term goals match directly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showing how both frameworks support each other. The SDGs will be included in the SNAP 2 monitoring and evaluation framework, so progress can be shown for both the SDGs and SNAP 2 goals. 

Independent Evaluation 

Like SNAP 1, SNAP 2 will be independently evaluated to review both its processes and results. This evaluation will be collaborative and involve a range of people. One of the key actions is to “Design and deliver an independent, rights-based evaluation of SNAP 2 that uses a learning and reflective approach from the start, focusing on the impact on people’s lives and the involvement of rights holders. The findings and recommendations will be published to support learning and help shape future human rights law and policy in Scotland, the UK, and beyond.”