@SHRCChair

Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission

scottishhumanrights.com
Joined January 2025
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Our new report on racial discrimination finds that the Scottish Government is not doing enough to end practices that are leading to human rights denials. Read the report: scottishhumanrights.com/medi…
Quote from Professor Angela O'Hagan, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, reads "The UN Committee expressed clear concerns about the rights of people who experience racism in Scotland, and we are not convinced that the Scottish Government has acted swiftly enough to respond to their findings." SHRC logo.

ALT Quote from Professor Angela O'Hagan, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, reads "The UN Committee expressed clear concerns about the rights of people who experience racism in Scotland, and we are not convinced that the Scottish Government has acted swiftly enough to respond to their findings." SHRC logo.

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Living in the South of Scotland? There's still time to tell us about your experiences of issues like housing, food, health and social security! Our online survey closes tonight at 11.45pm. Take the survey now: surveymonkey.com/r/MSC96KR
Online survey: Last chance to complete our survey on economic, social and cultural rights in the South of Scotland. Spotlight shining on the lower half of a green map of Scotland. Scottish Human Rights Commission.

ALT Online survey: Last chance to complete our survey on economic, social and cultural rights in the South of Scotland. Spotlight shining on the lower half of a green map of Scotland. Scottish Human Rights Commission.

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In a statement for the Human Rights Council debate on minority rights yesterday, our Chair highlighted the findings of our "No man's land" report on Scottish Gypsy Traveller rights. To find out more about the project, visit our website: ow.ly/hjp250YvIhG
White text against charcoal background. Red quotation mark. Quote reads "Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers face discrimination on the basis of their identity. Formal apologies for the Tinker Experiment, to date, offer no redress or remedy that could make a meaningful difference to the victims’ lives."

ALT White text against charcoal background. Red quotation mark. Quote reads "Scotland’s Gypsy Travellers face discrimination on the basis of their identity. Formal apologies for the Tinker Experiment, to date, offer no redress or remedy that could make a meaningful difference to the victims’ lives."

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We released a joint statement with @EHRC and @NIHRC on the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Read the full statement on our website: scottishhumanrights.com/medi…
Joint statement from UK independent NHRIs. Red megaphone announcement.

ALT Joint statement from UK independent NHRIs. Red megaphone announcement.

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📢 We've concluded our fact-finding visit to the South of Scotland! A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us. To find out about the next steps for the project, or to find the survey, visit our website: ow.ly/YxMP50Yk8P5
Quote from Claire Methven O'Brien, Member of the Commission reads “Economic, social and cultural rights are about the things we all need to live life with dignity. It has been a privilege to meet with people in the South of Scotland and learn about how they are experiencing these rights in their everyday lives. Through our regional monitoring work, SHRC is promoting awareness and accountability so that everyone across Scotland can enjoy these rights in practice.” Photo of Claire next to the quote, she is standing against a wall with her arms crossed and a serious expression on her face. SHRC logo.

ALT Quote from Claire Methven O'Brien, Member of the Commission reads “Economic, social and cultural rights are about the things we all need to live life with dignity. It has been a privilege to meet with people in the South of Scotland and learn about how they are experiencing these rights in their everyday lives. Through our regional monitoring work, SHRC is promoting awareness and accountability so that everyone across Scotland can enjoy these rights in practice.” Photo of Claire next to the quote, she is standing against a wall with her arms crossed and a serious expression on her face. SHRC logo.

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Professor Angela O'Hagan retweeted
JUSTICE@JUSTICEhqMar 9
One week to go until two exciting JUSTICE events in Edinburgh on 16 March! ⚖️ ECHR panel discussion chaired by @SHRCChair📍McKenzie Building, 2pm 📚 JUSTICE Scotland lecture with Catherine Smith + Sir Ian Forrester📍Signet Library, 5:30pm Register: justice.org.uk/events/the-ju…
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Our Chair Professor Angela O’Hagan @SHRCChair is in Strasbourg today representing the SHRC at the @coe We are coming together with NHRIs from across Europe to share learning and experience with colleagues. For more info: tinyurl.com/42en24et
Exterior image of the Council of Europe building in Strasbourg. Text saying SHRC at the Council of Europe. Scottish Human Rights Commission logo.

ALT Exterior image of the Council of Europe building in Strasbourg. Text saying SHRC at the Council of Europe. Scottish Human Rights Commission logo.

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There's still time to sign up for our event in Dumfries tomorrow. We want to hear your views on issues like housing, food, health, social security and education in your local area. Find out more and sign up on Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198131552…
Text reads "Only 1 day left! Have your say on economic, social and cultural rights in your area. Sign up now!" Alarm clock. Green map of Scotland with the bottom half under a spotlight.

ALT Text reads "Only 1 day left! Have your say on economic, social and cultural rights in your area. Sign up now!" Alarm clock. Green map of Scotland with the bottom half under a spotlight.

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Living in the South of Scotland and have concerns about issues like housing, health, food or education? We want to hear from you! Visit our website to find out about the community engagement events or to complete our online survey: ow.ly/YxMP50Yk8P5
Speech bubble that says "How can you get involved in our work in the South of Scotland?" SHRC logo

ALT Speech bubble that says "How can you get involved in our work in the South of Scotland?" SHRC logo

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Our fact-finding visit to the South of Scotland starts today 🔎 We are holding events for individuals and community groups to share their views on economic social and cultural rights in their area. Sign up to the Dumfries event: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198131552…
Text reads "Living in the South of Scotland? We want to hear from you! Share your views on access to housing, food, health and education in your local area. Who can come? Individuals and community groups in Scotland. When? Wednesday 25th February 10am-12pm. Where? Easterbrook Hall, the Chrichton, Dumfries." Green map of Scotland. A spotlight is shining on the bottom half. SHRC logo.

ALT Text reads "Living in the South of Scotland? We want to hear from you! Share your views on access to housing, food, health and education in your local area. Who can come? Individuals and community groups in Scotland. When? Wednesday 25th February 10am-12pm. Where? Easterbrook Hall, the Chrichton, Dumfries." Green map of Scotland. A spotlight is shining on the bottom half. SHRC logo.

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The consequences of the 'Tinker Experiment' are still being felt today. Substandard housing, discrimination, stigma, cultural displacement and poor health outcomes are ongoing human rights issues. The State must adopt a transformative reparations approach for victims.⬇️
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@STVNewsJan 29
The Scottish Government is being urged to “put things right” and open a redress scheme for Gypsy Travellers for the harm caused by the so-called “Tinker Experiment”. news.stv.tv/scotland/financi…

Financial redress needed to ‘put things right’ for Gypsy Travellers

The decades-long 'Tinker Experiment' was a programme designed to integrate travellers into mainstream society

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Professor Angela O'Hagan retweeted
The Courier@thecourierukJan 29
A major new report on the Tinker Experiment makes clear that Gypsy/Travellers in Perth and Kinross are still enduring substandard accommodation dlvr.it/TQdDZR

Perthshire Gypsy/Traveller sites slated as human rights chiefs call for Tinker Experiment compens...

A major new report on the Tinker Experiment makes clear that Gypsy/Travellers in Perth and Kinross are still enduring substandard accommodation

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📢 We’re calling on the State to adopt a transformative reparations approach for victims of the 'Tinker Experiment'. Short on time? ⏱ Read the Executive Summary. Want to know more? 💡 Read the full report. ow.ly/xLZT50Y4zZe
New report! "No man's land": A human rights assessment of the 'Tinker Experiment' & redress for its victims. Diverse group of people in silhouette under a spotlight.

ALT New report! "No man's land": A human rights assessment of the 'Tinker Experiment' & redress for its victims. Diverse group of people in silhouette under a spotlight.

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Professor Angela O'Hagan retweeted
Third Force News@ThirdForceNews12 Dec 2025
TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month's edition, read Professor Angela O’Hagan on the newly published State of the Nation report from Scottish Human Rights Commission @ScotHumanRights Available for all here: okt.to/kKd5OV @SHRCChair
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Yesterday we hosted an event at @ScotParl to mark Human Rights Day. We were encouraged to see commitment to the shared vision for a more robust human rights culture that embeds stronger frameworks with better routes to access justice. ow.ly/Q66B50XFpuy
L-R Member of the Commission Rosemary Agnew, MSP Karen Adam, Chair of the Commission Professor Angela O'Hagan, FM, Commission Member Shelley Gray, Commission Member Aaliya Seyal, Commission Member Dr Claire Methven-O'Brien

ALT L-R Member of the Commission Rosemary Agnew, MSP Karen Adam, Chair of the Commission Professor Angela O'Hagan, FM, Commission Member Shelley Gray, Commission Member Aaliya Seyal, Commission Member Dr Claire Methven-O'Brien

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At our Human Rights Day event yesterday, we asked a range of people from rights holders to decision makers one question: Why are economic, social and cultural rights important - especially in Scotland right now? In this first video, see what our @SHRCChair had to say 👇
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Professor Angela O'Hagan retweeted
Third Force News@ThirdForceNews10 Dec 2025
TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month's edition, read Professor Angela O’Hagan on the newly published State of the Nation report from Scottish Human Rights Commission @ScotHumanRights Available for all here: okt.to/QFZntm @SHRCChair
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Professor Angela O'Hagan retweeted
Glasgow Disability Alliance@GDA__online10 Dec 2025
.@ScotHumanRights have marked #InternationalHumanRightsDay with its State of the Nation Report, showing economic, social & cultural rights are out of reach for too many. It highlights disability benefits do not provide a decent standard of living & are at risk of retrogression.
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Professor Angela O'Hagan retweeted
Glasgow Disability Alliance@GDA__online10 Dec 2025
On #InternationalHumanRightsDay we're reflecting on GDA's 2025 Survey in which 91% of 756 respondents cited disabled people's equality & human rights as a key concern, due to disabled people being under attack & deprioritised, esp with cuts to benefits & vital supports & services
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This year's UN theme for Human Rights Day is "our everyday essentials". Our State of the Nation 2025 report found that many of the rights that are essential to our everyday lives remain out of reach for many people in Scotland⬇️ ow.ly/Q66B50XFpuy
Map of the world with Scotland highlighted with a magnifying glass. Lots of hands with different skin tones raised in the air. Text reads "International Human Rights Day 10th December 2025: "Our everyday essentials". Scottish Human Rights Commission logo.

ALT Map of the world with Scotland highlighted with a magnifying glass. Lots of hands with different skin tones raised in the air. Text reads "International Human Rights Day 10th December 2025: "Our everyday essentials". Scottish Human Rights Commission logo.

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