The Scottish HumanRights Commission has published its BSL Plan for 2024-2030. The Plan has been published in BSL on YouTube and in English on our website.
The Commission recognises that BSL is a vibrant language, integral to the lives of many people in Scotland. We recognise that BSL is the first... to:
Remove barriers for BSL users to access information we produce about humanrights and the Commission’s... the tactile form of the language, have the same rights as everyone else to engage with and access
Jim Farish, who has been a Commissioner with the SHRC since 2022, has made the decision to step down from his role.
Jim has made a very positive contribution to the Commission, steering the Independent Governance Review and implementation, as well as public engagement and leadership on our new Strategic Plan 2024-28.
Professor Angela O’Hagan is the new Chair of the Commission. She said:
“I am sorry to see Jim go, as he has been a strong voice with the Commission and has provided me
be placed on a statutory footing.
We are pleased that the Committee recognises that humanrights, privacy... structures are robust in protecting rights when it comes to using new technologies.
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