A briefing to mark Human Rights Day on 10 December and the 30th anniversary of the Paris Principles being endorsed by the United Nations (UN). The Principles set out the standards for independent, effective and robust National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). As Scotland’s NHRI, the Scottish Human Rights Commission works to make these systems effective and meaningful in Scotland.

A briefing sent to Members of the Scottish Parliament ahead of a debate to mark Human Rights Day on 10 December and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The briefing sets out the Commission's work, as Scotland's National Human Rights Institution, to promote and protect human rights in Scotland in accordance with the Paris Principles.

Minutes of the Commission meeting in November 2023.

A PDF version of our report on Attitudes to Human Rights in Scotland.

An Easy Read version of our report on Attitudes to Human Rights in Scotland.