Lucy Miller
@lucyannemiller.bsky.social
interested in the rule of law, criminal justice, human rights and intersectional feminism | views mine & not representative of my organisation
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Wee update that I've moved on from @hrcscotland.bsky.social to the Criminal Justice Committee.
Still working on very important human rights issues, with specific interest in violence against women and girls, policing, mental health, prisons and their reform, and misuse of drugs/drug policy.
Still working on very important human rights issues, with specific interest in violence against women and girls, policing, mental health, prisons and their reform, and misuse of drugs/drug policy.
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Have a wee vote, folks! Be assured it's not me, Liz Lochhead and Jackie Kay in competition with each other - god forbid! It's you choosing a line by each of us to be carved on the Parliament Wall. www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/2025/02/publ...
Public vote for new poetry quotes on the Scottish Parliament wall
Poetry quotes on Canongate Wall
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
February 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Have a wee vote, folks! Be assured it's not me, Liz Lochhead and Jackie Kay in competition with each other - god forbid! It's you choosing a line by each of us to be carved on the Parliament Wall. www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/2025/02/publ...
Wee update that I've moved on from @hrcscotland.bsky.social to the Criminal Justice Committee.
Still working on very important human rights issues, with specific interest in violence against women and girls, policing, mental health, prisons and their reform, and misuse of drugs/drug policy.
Still working on very important human rights issues, with specific interest in violence against women and girls, policing, mental health, prisons and their reform, and misuse of drugs/drug policy.
February 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Wee update that I've moved on from @hrcscotland.bsky.social to the Criminal Justice Committee.
Still working on very important human rights issues, with specific interest in violence against women and girls, policing, mental health, prisons and their reform, and misuse of drugs/drug policy.
Still working on very important human rights issues, with specific interest in violence against women and girls, policing, mental health, prisons and their reform, and misuse of drugs/drug policy.
As I wrap up my time at HRCS, it’s a bittersweet moment, made even more meaningful as it's my 27th birthday. Reflecting on these years, I’m so grateful for the lessons in resilience, collective action, and the power of human rights.
Here's 27 truths I’ve learned.
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Here's 27 truths I’ve learned.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/27-thi...
27 Things I Know to Be True: Leaving The Third Sector (and another year around the sun)
Today marks my last week at the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. It feels surreal, especially since it also happens to be my 27th birthday.
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January 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
As I wrap up my time at HRCS, it’s a bittersweet moment, made even more meaningful as it's my 27th birthday. Reflecting on these years, I’m so grateful for the lessons in resilience, collective action, and the power of human rights.
Here's 27 truths I’ve learned.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/27-thi...
Here's 27 truths I’ve learned.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/27-thi...
Really proud of this report - read below to see what HRCS, with the endorsement of 70+ orgs in Scotland is bringing forward to the UN's Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
A huge thanks to all who participated, it is more appreciated than you'll ever know!
A huge thanks to all who participated, it is more appreciated than you'll ever know!
We’re excited to announce that we submitted our joint report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) ahead of their 77th session!
📢 This is a good step in representing the voices of Scotland's civil society on the global stage. 🌍
www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/hu...
📢 This is a good step in representing the voices of Scotland's civil society on the global stage. 🌍
www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/hu...
News | Human Rights Consortium Scotland Submits Report to the UN CESCR Committee Ahead of 77th Session
The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) has officially submitted a comprehensive joint report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) as part of their review of the UK’...
www.hrcscotland.org
January 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Really proud of this report - read below to see what HRCS, with the endorsement of 70+ orgs in Scotland is bringing forward to the UN's Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
A huge thanks to all who participated, it is more appreciated than you'll ever know!
A huge thanks to all who participated, it is more appreciated than you'll ever know!
A week in the Caribbean to start the year 🏝️
After a whole month off, I'm ready to go in to that office and gloat about missing the grimmest week of Scottish weather.
After a whole month off, I'm ready to go in to that office and gloat about missing the grimmest week of Scottish weather.
January 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A week in the Caribbean to start the year 🏝️
After a whole month off, I'm ready to go in to that office and gloat about missing the grimmest week of Scottish weather.
After a whole month off, I'm ready to go in to that office and gloat about missing the grimmest week of Scottish weather.
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📢 Join us next Tuesday for our Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy Consultation Workshop!
The Scot Govt. are consulting on their equality and human rights mainstreaming strategy. Join us to explore the key issues in relation to the consultation document and co-create our response.
The Scot Govt. are consulting on their equality and human rights mainstreaming strategy. Join us to explore the key issues in relation to the consultation document and co-create our response.
January 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 Join us next Tuesday for our Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy Consultation Workshop!
The Scot Govt. are consulting on their equality and human rights mainstreaming strategy. Join us to explore the key issues in relation to the consultation document and co-create our response.
The Scot Govt. are consulting on their equality and human rights mainstreaming strategy. Join us to explore the key issues in relation to the consultation document and co-create our response.
A few days left to sign on to our report to the UN's ESCR committee 👇🏼 ⏰
🚨 Sign our Collaborative Draft Report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights🚨
We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
January 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A few days left to sign on to our report to the UN's ESCR committee 👇🏼 ⏰
Happy Christmas Eve, everyone ❤️ and thank you to anyone who has donated to Sepsis Trust below.
Often asked what I would do if not policy, and the answer is floristry. So, here's a Christmas Eve tradition of wreaths for those no longer here.
For Ree. ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/reesalz...
Often asked what I would do if not policy, and the answer is floristry. So, here's a Christmas Eve tradition of wreaths for those no longer here.
For Ree. ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/reesalz...
December 24, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Happy Christmas Eve, everyone ❤️ and thank you to anyone who has donated to Sepsis Trust below.
Often asked what I would do if not policy, and the answer is floristry. So, here's a Christmas Eve tradition of wreaths for those no longer here.
For Ree. ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/reesalz...
Often asked what I would do if not policy, and the answer is floristry. So, here's a Christmas Eve tradition of wreaths for those no longer here.
For Ree. ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/reesalz...
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Our last pod ep of 2024! 😢*
On our final episode of the Unofficial Report, myself and Sarah have a very candid chat about the past year in #ScotPol - the good, the bad, and the outright daft.
Grab a mulled wine and tune in below 👇
On our final episode of the Unofficial Report, myself and Sarah have a very candid chat about the past year in #ScotPol - the good, the bad, and the outright daft.
Grab a mulled wine and tune in below 👇
E13 - End of Year Scottish Politics Wrap-up 2024
The Unofficial Report · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Our last pod ep of 2024! 😢*
On our final episode of the Unofficial Report, myself and Sarah have a very candid chat about the past year in #ScotPol - the good, the bad, and the outright daft.
Grab a mulled wine and tune in below 👇
On our final episode of the Unofficial Report, myself and Sarah have a very candid chat about the past year in #ScotPol - the good, the bad, and the outright daft.
Grab a mulled wine and tune in below 👇
Are you able to give a little bit extra this month? 🎁
Social Bite running a brilliant initiative below if you have £5 (which is cheaper than a Central Belt drink you'd be having at your Christmas do!) 👇🏼
www.itison.com/Glasgow/deal...
Social Bite running a brilliant initiative below if you have £5 (which is cheaper than a Central Belt drink you'd be having at your Christmas do!) 👇🏼
www.itison.com/Glasgow/deal...
Buy someone homeless a Christmas Dinner
Donate £5 to buy Christmas dinner for someone experiencing homelessness this winter or to provide gifts for children, families and individuals who would otherwise go without a present to open on Chris...
www.itison.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Are you able to give a little bit extra this month? 🎁
Social Bite running a brilliant initiative below if you have £5 (which is cheaper than a Central Belt drink you'd be having at your Christmas do!) 👇🏼
www.itison.com/Glasgow/deal...
Social Bite running a brilliant initiative below if you have £5 (which is cheaper than a Central Belt drink you'd be having at your Christmas do!) 👇🏼
www.itison.com/Glasgow/deal...
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🚨 Sign our Collaborative Draft Report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights🚨
We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
December 10, 2024 at 2:06 PM
🚨 Sign our Collaborative Draft Report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights🚨
We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
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Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that every person can live a life of dignity and respect. But - as our Lydia Murphy shows in her blog - they're out of reach for too many people.
Blog: What stops people in poverty realising their human rights? - The Poverty Alliance
Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Click here to read the briefing Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that…
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December 9, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that every person can live a life of dignity and respect. But - as our Lydia Murphy shows in her blog - they're out of reach for too many people.
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It’s important that more third sector and campaigning organisations are calling this out. Access does not always equal influence: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Scottish Government criticised for 'box-ticking' approach to marginalised groups
The Scottish Government has been accused of treating engagement with marginalised groups as a 'box-ticking exercise' and exploiting them for 'photo…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:38 PM
It’s important that more third sector and campaigning organisations are calling this out. Access does not always equal influence: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
Was set the task of France for a Come Dine With Me this week, and in true fashion to myself, tried very very hard x
December 8, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Was set the task of France for a Come Dine With Me this week, and in true fashion to myself, tried very very hard x
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The Scottish Human Rights Commission's new report on the Highlands and Islands is hard to read - and impossible to ignore.
Too many are facing hunger, homelessness, and barriers to healthcare. Remote communities, but rights that should never be out of reach.
🧵
Too many are facing hunger, homelessness, and barriers to healthcare. Remote communities, but rights that should never be out of reach.
🧵
December 3, 2024 at 11:04 AM
The Scottish Human Rights Commission's new report on the Highlands and Islands is hard to read - and impossible to ignore.
Too many are facing hunger, homelessness, and barriers to healthcare. Remote communities, but rights that should never be out of reach.
🧵
Too many are facing hunger, homelessness, and barriers to healthcare. Remote communities, but rights that should never be out of reach.
🧵
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Today is #GivingTuesday – one of my first posts on Bluesky, and I’m asking for money for @together-sacr.bsky.social
Your support helps create a Scotland where every baby, child & young person grows up with happiness, love & understanding
👉 Donate: bit.ly/Together_SACR
Thank you! 💙 #UNCRCScotland
Your support helps create a Scotland where every baby, child & young person grows up with happiness, love & understanding
👉 Donate: bit.ly/Together_SACR
Thank you! 💙 #UNCRCScotland
December 3, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday – one of my first posts on Bluesky, and I’m asking for money for @together-sacr.bsky.social
Your support helps create a Scotland where every baby, child & young person grows up with happiness, love & understanding
👉 Donate: bit.ly/Together_SACR
Thank you! 💙 #UNCRCScotland
Your support helps create a Scotland where every baby, child & young person grows up with happiness, love & understanding
👉 Donate: bit.ly/Together_SACR
Thank you! 💙 #UNCRCScotland
Hugely inconvenient for the Scottish Government to announce their budget as Spotify Wrapped drops and exposes the sheer amount I tune the world out for.
December 4, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Hugely inconvenient for the Scottish Government to announce their budget as Spotify Wrapped drops and exposes the sheer amount I tune the world out for.
✨ getting into the festive spirit a bit earlier this year (can't hurt)
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 PM
✨ getting into the festive spirit a bit earlier this year (can't hurt)
I think I must have travelled a good 5000 miles in total this month, so I'm rounding it off by reuniting with my pup Seamus (who has nothing but love, sparkle and adoration in his eyes). ❤️
November 30, 2024 at 6:07 PM
I think I must have travelled a good 5000 miles in total this month, so I'm rounding it off by reuniting with my pup Seamus (who has nothing but love, sparkle and adoration in his eyes). ❤️
Georgie and I are blown away by the amount of money raised in a short time, with a fair few anonymous donations, so a huge thanks if you were one of them!
X didn't seem like the place for this, but I wanted to share something on a much lovelier site.
This is my friend Maria and I in 2014, serving desserts to some of the UK's best writers at Wigtown Book Festival. I started my working life as Ree's sous.
In March this year, Ree suddenly passed away.
This is my friend Maria and I in 2014, serving desserts to some of the UK's best writers at Wigtown Book Festival. I started my working life as Ree's sous.
In March this year, Ree suddenly passed away.
November 25, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Georgie and I are blown away by the amount of money raised in a short time, with a fair few anonymous donations, so a huge thanks if you were one of them!
X didn't seem like the place for this, but I wanted to share something on a much lovelier site.
This is my friend Maria and I in 2014, serving desserts to some of the UK's best writers at Wigtown Book Festival. I started my working life as Ree's sous.
In March this year, Ree suddenly passed away.
This is my friend Maria and I in 2014, serving desserts to some of the UK's best writers at Wigtown Book Festival. I started my working life as Ree's sous.
In March this year, Ree suddenly passed away.
November 23, 2024 at 4:10 PM
X didn't seem like the place for this, but I wanted to share something on a much lovelier site.
This is my friend Maria and I in 2014, serving desserts to some of the UK's best writers at Wigtown Book Festival. I started my working life as Ree's sous.
In March this year, Ree suddenly passed away.
This is my friend Maria and I in 2014, serving desserts to some of the UK's best writers at Wigtown Book Festival. I started my working life as Ree's sous.
In March this year, Ree suddenly passed away.
Joy levels through the roof this morning with some of my best girls ❄️
Offset our hot chocs with a donation to Shelter as well, which I hope you might consider too (if you can), they're doing brilliant work in this weather.
🔗: scotland.shelter.org.uk/donate?reser...
Offset our hot chocs with a donation to Shelter as well, which I hope you might consider too (if you can), they're doing brilliant work in this weather.
🔗: scotland.shelter.org.uk/donate?reser...
November 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Joy levels through the roof this morning with some of my best girls ❄️
Offset our hot chocs with a donation to Shelter as well, which I hope you might consider too (if you can), they're doing brilliant work in this weather.
🔗: scotland.shelter.org.uk/donate?reser...
Offset our hot chocs with a donation to Shelter as well, which I hope you might consider too (if you can), they're doing brilliant work in this weather.
🔗: scotland.shelter.org.uk/donate?reser...
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Haven’t found a Scottish third sector folk/campaigners starter pack so here’s one - follow/reply if I’ve not added you and you want to be on it. go.bsky.app/BFP22uD
November 23, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Haven’t found a Scottish third sector folk/campaigners starter pack so here’s one - follow/reply if I’ve not added you and you want to be on it. go.bsky.app/BFP22uD
Post you from a different era (early 2000s - with an outfit I envy now)
November 22, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Post you from a different era (early 2000s - with an outfit I envy now)
So impressed by The Herald's legal aid series this week, that I've taken to a long form blog on LinkedIn setting out why legal aid should be viewed as a crucial public service, and refuting some of the Minister's comments, as well as the wider Scot Gov problem.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/scotti...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/scotti...
November 22, 2024 at 12:29 PM
So impressed by The Herald's legal aid series this week, that I've taken to a long form blog on LinkedIn setting out why legal aid should be viewed as a crucial public service, and refuting some of the Minister's comments, as well as the wider Scot Gov problem.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/scotti...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/scotti...