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Scotland's civil society network to defend and promote human rights | Reposts don't necessarily represent member views.
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3
🔔 Renew Your HRCS Membership

HRCS is now a Tier 2 SCIO - giving members more say, more influence, and full access to our members-only events.
✅ Vote at our AGM (3 Feb 2026)
✅ Join our webinar series starting in October
🔗 Please click here to renew: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem...
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Joining the Let’s Change the Act Campaign

We’ve joined the Let’s Change the Act campaign calling for the decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland and a modern, health-based legal framework to replace the 1967 Act.
Learn more: letschangetheact.co.uk

#LetsChangeTheAct #ReproductiveRights #Scotland
Time’s up for outdated abortion laws
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November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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💡 Are you a disabled person who is considering standing as a political candidate?

Perhaps you would simply like to explore how to become more politically active?
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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📰 Check out our latest article, courtesy of Lorne Berkley (SCLD), on the UK Govt's recent call for the Supreme Court to overturn the #CheshireWest ruling.

Read the full article here: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch...

Plain text version also available

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November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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📢 FoISA Reform Bill Update
Join the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland and Human Rights Consortium Scotland for an online update on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill.
📅 19 Nov, 1–2pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
FoISA Reform Bill Update
FoISA Reform Bill Update on progressing the Bill through Stage 1. In conjunction with the Human Rights Consortium Scotland.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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📣 Don’t miss the free online event on 18 Nov: leading activists and legal experts weigh in on what’s next for #humanrights in #Scotland #Wales and #NI 🤔

Brought to you by @hrcscotland.bsky.social

🎟️ Register for tickets
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Safeguarding Our Rights: The ECHR Across the UK’s Devolved Nations
Eventbrite - Human Rights Consortiums NI, Cymru & Scotland presents Safeguarding Our Rights: The ECHR Across the UK’s Devolved Nations - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Safeguarding Our Rights: The ECHR Across the UK’s Devolved Nations
🗓️ 18 Nov, 12:30–2pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
Hear from leading human rights voices & explore how the ECHR protects rights across the UK.
🔗Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
#ECHR75 #HumanRights #Scotland #Wales #NorthernIreland
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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🌍 Tickets now available! Join us for Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026 – Our Rights. Your Move.

📅 Tue 3 Feb 2026 | Strathclyde TIC, 99 George St, Glasgow
🎟 Book now: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-...

#HumanRights #HRCSConference2026 #Scotland
Events | HRCS Annual Conference 2026
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November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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🕊️ At Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026, sponsorship isn’t a logo-on-a-slide exercise.

It’s about showing your organisation’s support for protecting and promoting human rights – rights for us all
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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📃 Check our latest newsletter!

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HRCS E-Newsletter November 2025
Welcome to our November Newsletter As we move towards the end of the year, Scotland’s human rights community continues to grow in strength, connection and purpose. This month, we’re celebrating a full...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The enforceable right to access information is a human right so it’s good news that Scotland’s independent regulator has reported a busy year ensuring rights and duties are respected, protected and fulfilled. @hrcscotland.bsky.social @thre-equal.bsky.social @scvo.scot @reidfoundation.bsky.social
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The Scottish Information Commissioner has revealed a record-breaking year in the 2024-25 Annual Report!

Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...

#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
The Scottish Information Commissioner highlights record-breaking year in 2024-25 Annual Report The Scottish Information Commissioner has reported on a very busy year, with a record-breaking 335 formal decisions issued. This is the highest number since the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act became operational twenty years ago. CFoIS congratulates the Scottish Information Commissioner and his team for achieving this result in FoISA’s 20th anniversary year. This outcome highlights that positive results are only possible with enforceable and operational laws. When people’s cases are settled, this results in more information getting disclosed and therefore being available to the public. We hope that this result inspires others to apply to the Commissioner if they are struggling to get the information they seek disclosed. Source: ‘Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25’ (Scottish Information Commissioner, October 2025)
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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🌍 Civil Society Working Group 2026–31 Manifesto for Scotland Launch.
Scotland has a chance to reset the direction on human rights - towards equality, inclusion & dignity for all.
Join us online Oct 30, 16:00–17:00
👉 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/civil...
#HumanRights #Scotland #SocialJustice
Events | Civil Society Working Group 2026-31 Manifesto For Scotland Launch
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October 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Voices is a new programme supporting 20 people from marginalised communities in England & Scotland to shape the conversation on climate and nature.
🗓 Apply by 31 Oct
👉 thinknpc.org/everyones-environment-voices-recruitment

#ClimateAction#EveryonesEnvironment #ClimateJustice #Inclusion #Scotland
Everyone's Environment: Voices
Everyone's Environment: Voices NPC -New Philanthropy Capital exists to support charities and the voluntary sector, funders and social enterprises maximise their potential impact.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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🟣 New expert briefing just published!
We commissioned Prof. Nicole Busby (Uni of Glasgow) to analyse the Scottish Government’s proposed Human Rights Bill. Her report offers timely insights and clear recommendations for civil society ahead of the 2026 elections.
🔗 www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ne...
News | New Report Highlights Key Priorities for Human Rights Incorporation in Scotland
We’re pleased to publish a new expert briefing by Professor Nicole Busby of the University of Glasgow, commissioned by HRCS. The report, Current Priorities for Human Rights Incorporation in Scotland, ...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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💡 Since 2016, Scotland has had an Accessible Travel Framework to improve transport for disabled people.
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Standing together for a fairer Scotland!

We’re joining the Scotland Demands Better march this Sat, 25 Oct, in Edinburgh as part of the Human Rights Collective with @BEMIS & others.

Fair pay, public services, dignity - all are #HumanRights.

👉 www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Challenge Poverty Week (6–12 October)!

Join Poverty Alliance and hundreds of organisations across Scotland calling for a fairer, more just society.

Lecture with Professor Ruth Patrick (9 Oct)
Breakfast briefings all week – from fair work to climate justice.

More info: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Join us for Guest Lecture 6 – Non-Discrimination: A Panel Discussion

📅 Wed 5 Nov | 🕐 1–2:30 PM | 💻 Online | Members Only

Exploring equality and human rights in Scotland.

👉 Sign up now: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...

#HumanRights #Equality #Inclusion #HRCS #Scotland
Events | Guest Lecture 6 - Non-Discrimination: A Panel Discussion
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October 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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🚨Registration open – Guest Lecture 5: Empowering Human Rights Defenders

📅 29 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Zoom (Members only)

🔗 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...
💡 Not a member? www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re...

#HumanRights #HRCS #GuestLecture #Inclusion #SocialJustice
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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20 years of FoI in Scotland: millions empowered, big reforms on the table. Will Scotland lead the way on transparency? Read more & have your say!

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News | Celebrating and Reforming FoI Rights in Scotland
Scotland’s Freedom of Information (FoI) rights have empowered over 1.4 million requests in 20 years, driving transparency and public trust. As the Scottish Parliament debates major reforms, this blog ...
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September 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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🚨 Reg now open: Guest Lecture 4 – Human Rights in Scotland
22 Oct | 1–2PM | Zoom
Join Prof. Nicole Busby as she explores current priorities for human rights incorporation in Scotland.

🎟Book now: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...
💡 Not a member? Renew/join: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re...
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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🚨 Registration open for Guest Lecture 3
📅 15 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Zoom (Members only)
🌍 Topic: International Human Rights Frameworks
🎙️ Speaker: Eilidh Dickson, Scottish Human Rights Commission

🔗 Sign up: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...
Events | Guest Lecture 3 - International Human Rights Frameworks
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September 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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✊ We’ve published our latest Manifesto Briefing:
📘 Our Rights. Your Move.
This document outlines bold, evidence-based calls for the realisation of human rights in Scotland. #OurRightsYourMove

👉 You can read the Manifesto Briefing and Executive Summary here: www.hrcscotland.org/res-manifest...
Manifestos
The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) has published
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September 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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🚨 Registration now open for Guest Lecture 2
📅 8 Oct 2025
🕐 13:00–14:00
📍 Zoom | Members only
Prof. Alan Miller reflects on Scotland’s human rights journey – from key institutions to the Human Rights Bill.
🔗 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...
💡 Renew: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re...
Events | Guest Lecture 2 - The History of Human Rights in Scotland
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September 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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📢 Registration now open for Guest Lecture 1 in our members-only series!

🗓 1 Oct | 1–2PM | Zoom

🎤 With Charlie McMillan + Aidan Collins

Celebrating 25 Years of the Human Rights Act & the Role of HRCS

🔗 Sign up here: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...
Events | Guest Lecture 1 - Celebrating 25 Years of the Human Rights Act & The Role of HRCS
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September 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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📢 Check out our latest #StrasbourgBulletin article courtesy of our man in Strasbourg, Jerome Joseph!

📰 Economic and Social Rights

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News | The Strasbourg Bulletin - Economic and Social Rights
In the previous instalment of our series, we spoke about the European Court of Human Rights. As well as being arguably the most well-known of all the CoE’s bodies, it is also Europe’s most important m...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM