HRCS Guest Lecture Series – Human Rights in Scotland: All You Need to Know
HRCS Guest Lecture Series – Human Rights in Scotland: All You Need to Know
To mark 25 years since the Human Rights Act came into force and 75 years since the founding of the Council of Europe, HRCS is proud to present a new guest lecture series, exclusively for our members.
Spanning six weeks from 1 October to 5 November 2025, this series will explore the development, context and future of human rights in Scotland - from historical foundations to incorporation, activism and equality.
All sessions will take place on Wednesdays at 13:00, via Zoom.
HRCS Members-Only Access
This series is part of HRCS’s wider commitment to support and grow our membership network. If you’re not yet a member or haven’t renewed under our new Constitution, now is the time to do so. Please click here to join or renew your membership of the Consortium
Lecture Schedule
1 October, 13:00–14:00
Celebrating 25 Years of the Human Rights Act & The Role of HRCS
Speakers: Aidan Collins (HRCS Chair), Charlie McMillan (HRCS Director)
8 October, 13:00–14:00
Personal Reflections on Scotland’s Human Rights Journey – A Call to Action for 2026
Speaker: Prof. Alan Miller (University of Strathclyde)
15 October, 13:00–14:00
International Human Rights Frameworks
Speaker: Eilidh Dickson from the Scottish Human Rights Commission
22 October, 13:00–14:00
Current Priorities for Human Rights Incorporation in Scotland
Speaker: Prof. Nicole Busby (University of Glasgow)
Featuring the launch of a new HRCS report authored by Prof. Busby
29 October, 13:00–14:00
Empowering Human Rights Defenders
Speakers: Clare MacGillivray (Making Rights Real), Lorne Berkley (SCLD), John Gallon (SCLD)
5 November, 13:00–14:30
Non-Discrimination: A Panel Discussion
Panellists:
– Charlotte Thomas (BEMIS)
– Francesca Malila (CEMVO)
– Christopher Clannachan (Equality Network)
– Dr Pauline Nolan (Inclusion Scotland)
– Lucy Hughes (Engender)
More information will follow soon on how to register for the webinar series.
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