Police play a vital role in defending some of our most fundamental human rights. They support our ability to live free from violence, crime and fear, and help create an environment within which other rights and freedoms can be enjoyed. Since it was established in 2008, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has worked closely with police in Scotland and since its creation, with Police Scotland. Nevertheless there are still things that can be done to improve policing in Scotland.

Our Annual Report 2013-14 has been laid at the Scottish Parliament.

The Commission's view on the reform of Fatal Accident Inquiries.

Our policy officer Diego Quiroz has briefed John Knox, the Independent Expert on human rights and the environment, on the good practice taking place in Scotland.

The audited annual accounts for the Scottish Human Rights Commission have been laid at Scottish Parliament. The laying number is SG/2013/279.