Judith Robertson is full time Chair of the Commission. Previously Programme Director of See Me, Judith has had long-standing involvement in social justice campaigning and advocating for the rights of many disadvantaged groups.

Susan is a lawyer specialising in international criminal and human rights law. She has worked in Latin America, Africa and Europe providing technical assistance to state prosecutors and investigating human rights abuses.

Alan is a General Medical Practitioner at Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre and Member of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT).

Jane-Claire is the Chief Executive Officer for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland. She was previously National Director for Diabetes Scotland. Jane-Claire is also currently a Board member at NHS Health Scotland.                                                                                        

Kavita is a qualified lawyer. She leads the Commission’s Strategy and Legal team. Kavita is experienced in designing and delivering human rights capacity building projects in both the public and private sectors.

Cathy is a qualified solicitor and Legal Officer at the Commission.  She leads the Commission’s work in promoting a human rights based approach, with a particular focus on health and social care.

Tatora is a dual-qualified solicitor and Legal Officer at the Commission.  He provides legal and policy advice on human rights issues, and works on interventions in civil proceedings.                                     

Alison is the research officer at the Commission. She supports the Commission's research needs by developing and managing external research contracts and undertaking primary and secondary research.

Diego leads the Commission's work on legislative scrutiny and engagement with the international human rights system. Diego is currently on secondment to the Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland.

Chloë is leading the Commission's policy work while Diego Quiroz is on secondment. She has particular experience and expertise in economic and social rights, disabled people's rights, and participatory approaches to human rights policy and practice. 

Lauren provides support to the delivery of a range of projects within the Commission's work programme. This includes research support to policy and legal work, coordination of events, and general administrative support.

Emma leads the Communications and Participation team. She is a strategic campaigner and communications leader with 15 years' experience of managing social justice projects, programme and organisations. 

Judy coordinates and carries out media, social media and wider communications activities for the Commission. She is an experienced producer and journalist and has previously worked for the BBC.