Justice

Many human rights are affected by the justice system including the right to a fair trial, the right to an effective remedy, the rights of victims and witnesses in legal proceedings, access to legal advice and legal aid. Access to justice is also an important human rights issue, particularly for disabled people, victims of domestic abuse and violence, asylum seekers and people with mental health problems. Thursday 17 March 2016

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

Please note: This document is superseded by our August 2025 statement in response to the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers ______________________________________ A spokesperson for the Scottish Human Rights Commission said: “The Commission has previously highlighted the lack of clarity around legal, policy, and practice matters in respect of women's rights and the implications of this on the human rights of women and transgender people." “We will now take Wednesday 16 April 2025

Governance

Members of the Commission meet regularly to set the strategic direction of the Commission and oversee delivery of its Strategic and Operational Plans. Commissioners are also accountable for ensuring effective and efficient use of Commission resources in delivering the Strategic Plan. Operational and financial decisions are delegated to the executive team through an Operational Scheme of Delegation and a Financial Scheme of Delegation. The Commission is supported internally in its function Thursday 26 May 2016

Update - InterAction meeting on historic abuse

On Thursday 28 February the Scottish Human Rights Commission and CELCIS (Centre of Excellence.... The aim of the InterAction, the first facilitated negotiation within a human rights framework..., and was supported by staff and the Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, Professor Alan Miller....” Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission said: “Last week’s meeting... of establishing a national reparations fund, possible changes to the civil law time bar, and the value Wednesday 15 June 2016

Letter to EHRCJ Committee on the Children Bill

Letter to the Convenor of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill 2025. Monday 27 October 2025