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 leads and oversees the development and delivery of the Commission’s strategy and operations. Kavita is a qualified lawyer and an experienced human rights leader and practitioner. 

Barbara is a qualified lawyer. She leads the Commission’s Legal and Policy team. Barbara is experienced in litigation and has a background in human rights law.

Cathy is a qualified solicitor and Legal Officer at the Commission.  She leads the Commission’s work in promoting a human rights based approach. She is currently on maternity leave.

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

Eleanor is a qualified solicitor and Legal Officer at the Commission.  She provides legal and policy advice to support all of the Commission’s functions and leads the Commission’s work on social security. 

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. Current work areas include biometrics, business and human rights, and climate justice.

Lauren carries out monitoring and tracking of policy, legislative and scrutiny processes and small-scale research at the Commission. She supports ongoing project and planning work across the team.

Luis Felipe is an experienced expert in economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR). He provides legal policy advice on ESRC topics and supports the Commission’s work on the National Taskforce on Human Rights Leadership.

Emma leads the Commission's communications and engagement work including developing and overseeing strategy, managing our programme of work and leading the team. 

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.

Carolyn develops digital and online content to raise awareness of human rights and the Commission's work. She has a background in journalism and communications in a range of contexts. 

Chloë coordinates and delivers the Commission's work with people and organisations affected by the issues we work on. Her background is in human rights and participatory engagement. 

Liz leads the Commission’s corporate services team, delivering a range of services that support the Commission’s work. She is a Chartered Accountant and is experienced in multi-disciplinary roles in a range of sectors.