Commission welcomes recommendations on financial redress for survivors of historic abuse

The Commission has today welcomed recommendations made to the Scottish Government by the Historic Abuse InterAction Review Group on financial redress for survivors of historic abuse.  A financial compensation or redress scheme is essential for securing access to justice for survivors of childhood abuse. Anyone who has been subjected to sexual abuse and serious physical or emotional abuse or neglect has a human right to access an effective and fair remedy. Read our full comment and more about Thursday 06 September 2018

Human Rights Law

to a fair trial The right to privacy The right to vote Human rights also include "economic, social Tuesday 19 July 2016

Comment on Scottish Government paper

an objective basis for fair prioritisation of restricted resources. “As Scotland's national human Wednesday 15 June 2016

Commission welcomes financial redress for survivors of historic abuse

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has welcomed today's commitment from the Scottish Government to financial redress for survivors of historic abuse. Judith Robertson, Chair of the Commission, said: "We welcome today's commitment to making financial redress available to survivors of childhood abuse. This is an essential component of their access to justice. Anyone subjected to sexual abuse and serious physical or emotional abuse or neglect has a human right to access an effective and fair Tuesday 23 October 2018

Commission commends bold vision and calls to action from Social Renewal Advisory Board

social justice and a more fair and equal society. The Commission has been working hard to help deliver Thursday 21 January 2021