What does the new consultation on Scottish Human Rights Bill mean for people in #Scotland? Today we talk with our Legal Director & Partner Barbara Bolton about the Scottish Government’s consultation. 🎧 Listen to our podcast: justrightscotland.podbean.eu/e/scotland-s-h…

📡And read our full Statement on the Scottish Human Rights Bill here on our website: justrightscotland.org.uk/2023/09/justri…

Joining #bbcgms, our Director @AndrewSirel talked about the 'Rwanda Plan': "The system is the thing that makes these people illegal. We need to reinstate our asylum system, make it efficient again and open safe & legal routes" 🎧From 7:37: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

“For the next financial year, the Committee expects the Scottish Government to issue timely formal confirmations and payments, to ensure crucial funds can be spent and organisations can seek match funding at the earliest opportunity.” It is SO important that Scottish Government act here

📣 As part of our #16Days campaign in this podcast we’re highlighting economic abuse as a form of domestic abuse: what is it, how do you recognise it, what resources and support are available to women? 🧵

BREAKING NEWS: We need your help to #SaveCoulLinks Highland Councillors have voted to approve plans for a golf course on this protected site. Add your voice to our campaign urging Scottish Ministers to call in the plans and stop this happening action.rspb.org.uk/page/129803/ac… 📷Vince Lowe

✊ Together with other orgs across #Scotland, we have signed this joint letter urging the Scottish Government to take progressive measures to ensure that all of our #HumanRights become a reality for everyone in Scotland. 🔍 Read our joint letter: bit.ly/3GCAEDd #AllOurRights

We are excited to be part of this event today to celebrate #HumanRightsDay and to emphasize the need to move forward with the new Scottish Human Rights Bill, enabling more people across #Scotland to access their rights. #AllOurRights 🧵

🤔 Have you applied yet? 🌐 We have a brilliant opportunity for a new Director of Development and Ops to join us and help us keep growing. #ApplyToday ➡️ bit.ly/484kP4f #JobVacancy #JobAlert #JoinOurTeam #WorkWithUs #ApplyNow

📢 TRAINING AVAILABLE Are you a newly qualified or trainee solicitor who wants to better understand domestic abuse, trauma and the laws on protective orders? 🗓 Our introductory training takes place 9AM-3.30PM on Friday 23rd February. Book your place: eventbrite.com/e/understandin…

📢We express our solidarity and support to everyone affected by the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Our Calls to Action: 🛑Immediate ceasefire ⚖️Uphold international laws 🛡️Ensure protection for all civilians 🔗Read more: bit.ly/3UfJJJK

Know a great student keen to do a funded PhD in #ESC human rights law & emancipatory arts methods? Please share this opportunity to work with Jo Edson Ferrie, Saskia Vermeylen, Barbara Bolton JustRight Scotland 🧡 & me to study nomadic oral traditions, justice & effective remedies. DEADLINE 21 MAY

We are delighted to welcome our guests to this special event! 📰We will talk about our strategy ⚖️We will present the impact of our work 📌We will hear from our CEO Emma Hutton 🧡🏳️‍⚧️ and our founder Jen Ang 👋🏾 linktr.ee/jenanglaw as she is now embarking in a new adventure: lawmanity.com

This PhD opportunity is fully funded and uses arts based methods to counter dominant framings of justice. Deadline fast approaching - submit by 1pm on 21st May

Could you be our Legal Fellow 2024-25? It's a chance to gain valuable insight into #HumanRights law & our work in Scotland, via our Scottish Human Rights Fellowship Scheme. Find out more in this blog: shorturl.at/Sdnp2 Read the job description: shorturl.at/saXHx

📢 Scotland's Civil Legal Aid System Needs Urgent Reform. For 35+ years, Scotland’s legal aid system has been a lifeline for those in financial hardship. But today, it's in crisis. We've released a briefing alongside JustRight Scotland 🧡 & Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland on why we need immediate action 🧵

Brilliant to be in a room filled with future social justice lawyers supported by @the_LEF giving an overview of Scotland’s human rights legal landscape with Lucy Miller from Human Rights Consortium Scotland in Dundee today. Also enjoyed a cheeky V&A Dundee visit on the way home, stunning building.

Interviewed by #bbcgms, our Director Barbara Bolton on Marshall's legal case: "#HumanRights law, particularly Article 2 of the #ECHR, mandates State protection of the right to life. Accountability is essential for justice to the family." 🎧 From MIN 08:06: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

A much needed report card confirming failure to address fundamental issues in Scotland’s prisons, which result in breach of people’s rights day in and day out.