What the project aimed to do
This project is the latest in a programme of work which touches on issues relating to access to justice.
In this spotlight, we have decided to look directly at barriers to accessing justice for different rights and groups. This project looks at:
Access to justice for economic, social, cultural and environmental rights
Mapping human rights-related advice and advocacy services in Scotland
Access to justice for prisoners
Access to justice in community-based social
Who we are
The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is Scotland’s human rights watchdog.
We... by statute, with a mandate to protect and promote the human rights of all people in Scotland.
The Commission is established as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI). As such we are part of a global... and national human rights law and treaties. It is the job of NHRIs to use the rule of law to promote and protect the human rights of all of the people who live in any given country and assess the actions
Scotland, where she has been Director for 10 years. She brings a wealth of experience in leadership, human rights, advocacy and participation work, with a particular focus on human-rights based campaigns...The Scottish Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce that Jan Savage will take up post... of the Commission’s work to promote and protect human rights in Scotland.
Chair of the Scottish Human... strategic experience and proven commitment to human rights in Scotland make her an ideal appointment
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