Inaugural Care Lecture sees call for Social Care Commission

organisation representing the independent care sector in Scotland) added: “Human rights are talked about... through examples of human rights in practice in some health and social care settings in Scotland... want to live in a Scotland which enshrines human rights in its social care. That will remain a dream...Judith Robertson, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission is calling for the urgent... Lecture Judith said: “Putting human rights at the heart of social care systems ensures every Thursday 31 August 2017

In response to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on the case, For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers

In response to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on the case, For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers Wednesday 16 April 2025

What we found

findings which cover both historic and continuing human rights issues. They focus on the forced assimilation of Scotland's Gypsy Travellers as well as issues relating to the rights to adequate...Our report found that Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers were pushed to abandon their culture, experienced child removal, and were housed in substandard accommodation as part of efforts by the government and local authorities to forcibly assimilate the community using legislation and policy. Victims have Monday 26 January 2026

Report: Models of Incorporation of ESC Rights

Report authored by Dr Katie Boyle for the Commission on models of incorporation and justiciability of economic, social and cultural rights. Sunday 04 November 2018

ENNHRI statement on public procurement

The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions has released a joint statement on the human rights implications of privatising or contracting out public services. Monday 12 June 2017