An invitation to quote for our research project on an exploration of the denial of the rights to cultural recognition of Scotland’s Gypsy
Travellers and its impact, both past and present.
This briefing paper was submitted to the Barron Review of Forensic Mental Health. It sets out the relevant humanrights framework and makes recommendations about how the Review can take a humanrights based approach to its recommendations.
What is next and our other work
Our next spotlight will be Mid to Northeast Scotland. The project will conclude with a report on ESC rights in the Central Belt.
To find out more about ESC rights in Scotland, see our State of the Nation 2025 report.
You can call us on 0131 297 5750
You can email us on hello@scottishhumanrights.com
If you use British Sign Language, you can video call us using Contact Scotland BSL.
This project is a step toward filling the gaps in humanrights data and making sure that rural and island communities have their economic, social, and cultural rights met.
We aimed to bear witness... awareness of humanrights issues in these areas with decision-makers and to highlight the need for a geographically-specific approach to Scottish law and policy.
This project also piloted our new humanrights monitoring model which brings us closer to local communities and their humanrights concerns. See
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