Building a human rights culture in Scotland: audience insights research

In 2017, to inform our own work, and to provide insights for other organisations working to advance human rights, the Commission contracted research specialists YouGov Plc to get a better understanding of the current knowledge and attitudes towards human rights among people in Scotland. The findings demonstrate strong support for human rights in Scotland, but also areas where more work is required to build understanding and support for human rights. This report summarises the findings. Monday 19 February 2018

Paris Principles

The Paris Principles Our work complies with a set of guidelines called the Paris Principles. These were adopted by the UN General Assembly and set out specific requirements that an “A Status” National Human Rights Institution must fulfil. In 2023, we published a briefing that was sent to MSPs to mark the 30th anniversary of the Paris Principle. Tuesday 03 May 2016

Paris Principles

The Paris Principles Our work complies with a set of guidelines called the Paris Principles. These were adopted by the UN General Assembly and set out specific requirements that an “A Status” National Human Rights Institution must fulfil. In 2023, we published a briefing that was sent to MSPs to mark the 30th anniversary of the Paris Principle.   Tuesday 04 October 2016

Scotland is not meeting human rights obligations on progress from institutions to independent living

Scotland is not meeting human rights obligations on progress from institutions to independent living Thursday 30 January 2025

Submission to the Finance and Public Administration Inquiry on the National Performance Framework: Ambitions into Action

The Commission welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Finance and Public Administration Committee’s inquiry into how the National Outcomes shape Scottish Government policy aims and spending decisions, and in turn, how this drives delivery at national and local level. Tuesday 05 April 2022