JustRight Scotland
@justrightscotland.org.uk
We use the law to defend and extend people’s rights.
🔎 Modern slavery and human trafficking are not rare or easy to spot.
⚠️ They’re hidden in everyday places - agriculture, construction, beauty salons, hospitality, car washes, social care, and more.
🌍 An estimated 49.6 million people are affected worldwide.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4a2Gdcq
⚠️ They’re hidden in everyday places - agriculture, construction, beauty salons, hospitality, car washes, social care, and more.
🌍 An estimated 49.6 million people are affected worldwide.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4a2Gdcq
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
🔎 Modern slavery and human trafficking are not rare or easy to spot.
⚠️ They’re hidden in everyday places - agriculture, construction, beauty salons, hospitality, car washes, social care, and more.
🌍 An estimated 49.6 million people are affected worldwide.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4a2Gdcq
⚠️ They’re hidden in everyday places - agriculture, construction, beauty salons, hospitality, car washes, social care, and more.
🌍 An estimated 49.6 million people are affected worldwide.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4a2Gdcq
📣 We’ve just published a brief guide to support individuals and organisations who want to respond to the UK Government’s proposed changes to permanent residence (“settlement”).
🔎 It explains what the Earned Settlement proposals mean and how you can take part in the consultation.
🔗 bit.ly/45j6t0x
🔎 It explains what the Earned Settlement proposals mean and how you can take part in the consultation.
🔗 bit.ly/45j6t0x
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM
📣 We’ve just published a brief guide to support individuals and organisations who want to respond to the UK Government’s proposed changes to permanent residence (“settlement”).
🔎 It explains what the Earned Settlement proposals mean and how you can take part in the consultation.
🔗 bit.ly/45j6t0x
🔎 It explains what the Earned Settlement proposals mean and how you can take part in the consultation.
🔗 bit.ly/45j6t0x
✍️ We’ve signed a joint letter with other organisations funded by the Equality and Human Rights Fund.
📊 We’re urging MSPs to support an inflation-linked uplift to £10.3m from 2026/27, so equality and human rights are protected in practice.
📊 We’re urging MSPs to support an inflation-linked uplift to £10.3m from 2026/27, so equality and human rights are protected in practice.
January 19, 2026 at 9:51 AM
✍️ We’ve signed a joint letter with other organisations funded by the Equality and Human Rights Fund.
📊 We’re urging MSPs to support an inflation-linked uplift to £10.3m from 2026/27, so equality and human rights are protected in practice.
📊 We’re urging MSPs to support an inflation-linked uplift to £10.3m from 2026/27, so equality and human rights are protected in practice.
So thankful to our partners, allies & friends for everything we’ve built together this year 🧡
We couldn’t do this work without you 🤝
⏸️ Closed from Tues Dec 24
📅 Reopening Mon Jan 5 at 9am
🌱 Looking forward to growing together in 2026
We couldn’t do this work without you 🤝
⏸️ Closed from Tues Dec 24
📅 Reopening Mon Jan 5 at 9am
🌱 Looking forward to growing together in 2026
December 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
So thankful to our partners, allies & friends for everything we’ve built together this year 🧡
We couldn’t do this work without you 🤝
⏸️ Closed from Tues Dec 24
📅 Reopening Mon Jan 5 at 9am
🌱 Looking forward to growing together in 2026
We couldn’t do this work without you 🤝
⏸️ Closed from Tues Dec 24
📅 Reopening Mon Jan 5 at 9am
🌱 Looking forward to growing together in 2026
⚖️ Human rights matter, especially now.
✊ This #HumanRightsDay, we join 180+ organisations calling for leadership that defends our rights.
🔗https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HRD-2025-Letter-Text-Signatory-1.pdf
#HRD25 #HumanRights
✊ This #HumanRightsDay, we join 180+ organisations calling for leadership that defends our rights.
🔗https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HRD-2025-Letter-Text-Signatory-1.pdf
#HRD25 #HumanRights
December 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
⚖️ Human rights matter, especially now.
✊ This #HumanRightsDay, we join 180+ organisations calling for leadership that defends our rights.
🔗https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HRD-2025-Letter-Text-Signatory-1.pdf
#HRD25 #HumanRights
✊ This #HumanRightsDay, we join 180+ organisations calling for leadership that defends our rights.
🔗https://www.justrightscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HRD-2025-Letter-Text-Signatory-1.pdf
#HRD25 #HumanRights
💻 Scrolling past abuse is choosing a side.
Women journalists, politicians, and activists get death threats daily.
🤐 Silence isn’t civility - it’s complicity.
🗣️ There’s #NoExcuse to stay quiet.
➡️ Join us to #ACTToEndViolence: www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
#16Days @unwomen.bsky.social
Women journalists, politicians, and activists get death threats daily.
🤐 Silence isn’t civility - it’s complicity.
🗣️ There’s #NoExcuse to stay quiet.
➡️ Join us to #ACTToEndViolence: www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
#16Days @unwomen.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
💻 Scrolling past abuse is choosing a side.
Women journalists, politicians, and activists get death threats daily.
🤐 Silence isn’t civility - it’s complicity.
🗣️ There’s #NoExcuse to stay quiet.
➡️ Join us to #ACTToEndViolence: www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
#16Days @unwomen.bsky.social
Women journalists, politicians, and activists get death threats daily.
🤐 Silence isn’t civility - it’s complicity.
🗣️ There’s #NoExcuse to stay quiet.
➡️ Join us to #ACTToEndViolence: www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
#16Days @unwomen.bsky.social
Digital abuse affects women and girls in many ways
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November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Digital abuse affects women and girls in many ways
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📢 Nearly half of the world’s women and girls - 1.8 billion - have no legal protection from digital violence.
⚠️ This is unacceptable.
This year’s #16Days campaign calls for #NoExcuse for online abuse.
🔗 www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
⚠️ This is unacceptable.
This year’s #16Days campaign calls for #NoExcuse for online abuse.
🔗 www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
📢 Nearly half of the world’s women and girls - 1.8 billion - have no legal protection from digital violence.
⚠️ This is unacceptable.
This year’s #16Days campaign calls for #NoExcuse for online abuse.
🔗 www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
⚠️ This is unacceptable.
This year’s #16Days campaign calls for #NoExcuse for online abuse.
🔗 www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
📣 We, at JustRight Scotland, are deeply concerned about the UK Government’s proposed reforms, which prioritise punitive measures over protection and fair process.
⚖️ We call on the government to focus on safe and legal routes.
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/our-...
⚖️ We call on the government to focus on safe and legal routes.
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/our-...
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
📣 We, at JustRight Scotland, are deeply concerned about the UK Government’s proposed reforms, which prioritise punitive measures over protection and fair process.
⚖️ We call on the government to focus on safe and legal routes.
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/our-...
⚖️ We call on the government to focus on safe and legal routes.
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/our-...
As we reflect on #ProBonoWeek, we’re spotlighting our partnership with Dentons and KIND UK - and Senior Associate Florinda Soldani’s reflections:
“Pro bono work is about access to justice… The KIND project bridges that gap.”
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/usin...
#WeDoProBono
“Pro bono work is about access to justice… The KIND project bridges that gap.”
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/usin...
#WeDoProBono
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
As we reflect on #ProBonoWeek, we’re spotlighting our partnership with Dentons and KIND UK - and Senior Associate Florinda Soldani’s reflections:
“Pro bono work is about access to justice… The KIND project bridges that gap.”
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/usin...
#WeDoProBono
“Pro bono work is about access to justice… The KIND project bridges that gap.”
🔗 www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/usin...
#WeDoProBono
It’s #ProBonoWeek! 🎉
We’re kicking things off by spotlighting our work with @KINDUK and Norton Rose Fulbright — supporting vulnerable children and young people in the UK with vital immigration + nationality legal advice.
⚖️ Read more: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/pro-...
#WeDoProBono
We’re kicking things off by spotlighting our work with @KINDUK and Norton Rose Fulbright — supporting vulnerable children and young people in the UK with vital immigration + nationality legal advice.
⚖️ Read more: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/pro-...
#WeDoProBono
November 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It’s #ProBonoWeek! 🎉
We’re kicking things off by spotlighting our work with @KINDUK and Norton Rose Fulbright — supporting vulnerable children and young people in the UK with vital immigration + nationality legal advice.
⚖️ Read more: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/pro-...
#WeDoProBono
We’re kicking things off by spotlighting our work with @KINDUK and Norton Rose Fulbright — supporting vulnerable children and young people in the UK with vital immigration + nationality legal advice.
⚖️ Read more: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/11/pro-...
#WeDoProBono
Change for the better happens when we stand together ✊
Our CEO Emma Hutton led us in Edinburgh on Sat, Oct 25, marching with @povertyalliance.org for a fairer #Scotland 🧡
This is just the start - hope, solidarity, and a better Scotland for all.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #EndPoverty #StandTogether
Our CEO Emma Hutton led us in Edinburgh on Sat, Oct 25, marching with @povertyalliance.org for a fairer #Scotland 🧡
This is just the start - hope, solidarity, and a better Scotland for all.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #EndPoverty #StandTogether
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Change for the better happens when we stand together ✊
Our CEO Emma Hutton led us in Edinburgh on Sat, Oct 25, marching with @povertyalliance.org for a fairer #Scotland 🧡
This is just the start - hope, solidarity, and a better Scotland for all.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #EndPoverty #StandTogether
Our CEO Emma Hutton led us in Edinburgh on Sat, Oct 25, marching with @povertyalliance.org for a fairer #Scotland 🧡
This is just the start - hope, solidarity, and a better Scotland for all.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #EndPoverty #StandTogether
Advice changes lives. Advisers make it happen.
This #AdviceWeek, we’re joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to celebrate their impact - and to call for the support they deserve.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
This #AdviceWeek, we’re joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to celebrate their impact - and to call for the support they deserve.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
October 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Advice changes lives. Advisers make it happen.
This #AdviceWeek, we’re joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to celebrate their impact - and to call for the support they deserve.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
This #AdviceWeek, we’re joining @adviceuk.bsky.social to celebrate their impact - and to call for the support they deserve.
#AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks
📢 92% of refugee family reunion visas go to women & children.
❌ Today, that safe route has been suspended.
⚖️ Children from Afghanistan, Sudan & Gaza will remain separated from parents & siblings.
🛑 Closing safe routes will push more people into harm.
🔗 Read our full statement: bit.ly/3UW6Dp6
❌ Today, that safe route has been suspended.
⚖️ Children from Afghanistan, Sudan & Gaza will remain separated from parents & siblings.
🛑 Closing safe routes will push more people into harm.
🔗 Read our full statement: bit.ly/3UW6Dp6
September 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
📢 92% of refugee family reunion visas go to women & children.
❌ Today, that safe route has been suspended.
⚖️ Children from Afghanistan, Sudan & Gaza will remain separated from parents & siblings.
🛑 Closing safe routes will push more people into harm.
🔗 Read our full statement: bit.ly/3UW6Dp6
❌ Today, that safe route has been suspended.
⚖️ Children from Afghanistan, Sudan & Gaza will remain separated from parents & siblings.
🛑 Closing safe routes will push more people into harm.
🔗 Read our full statement: bit.ly/3UW6Dp6
This summer, we're showing what welcome looks like 🧡
We're proud to join the @refugeestogether.bsky.social #WelcomeWeekend (7–10 Aug) – a nationwide show of solidarity with refugees.
Together, we’re showing what our communities really stand for.
We're proud to join the @refugeestogether.bsky.social #WelcomeWeekend (7–10 Aug) – a nationwide show of solidarity with refugees.
Together, we’re showing what our communities really stand for.
August 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This summer, we're showing what welcome looks like 🧡
We're proud to join the @refugeestogether.bsky.social #WelcomeWeekend (7–10 Aug) – a nationwide show of solidarity with refugees.
Together, we’re showing what our communities really stand for.
We're proud to join the @refugeestogether.bsky.social #WelcomeWeekend (7–10 Aug) – a nationwide show of solidarity with refugees.
Together, we’re showing what our communities really stand for.
We are looking for new Trustees!
🗓️ Apply by 31 August 2025
📍 Interviews: 6 October in Glasgow or online
📧 Email: [email protected]
➡️ bit.ly/JRSJoinUS
Not sure yet? Join our informal drop-in on 23 July, 5:30–6:30pm to learn more about the role. Email us for the Zoom link!
🗓️ Apply by 31 August 2025
📍 Interviews: 6 October in Glasgow or online
📧 Email: [email protected]
➡️ bit.ly/JRSJoinUS
Not sure yet? Join our informal drop-in on 23 July, 5:30–6:30pm to learn more about the role. Email us for the Zoom link!
July 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We are looking for new Trustees!
🗓️ Apply by 31 August 2025
📍 Interviews: 6 October in Glasgow or online
📧 Email: [email protected]
➡️ bit.ly/JRSJoinUS
Not sure yet? Join our informal drop-in on 23 July, 5:30–6:30pm to learn more about the role. Email us for the Zoom link!
🗓️ Apply by 31 August 2025
📍 Interviews: 6 October in Glasgow or online
📧 Email: [email protected]
➡️ bit.ly/JRSJoinUS
Not sure yet? Join our informal drop-in on 23 July, 5:30–6:30pm to learn more about the role. Email us for the Zoom link!
📣 We’ve signed an open letter to the Prime Minister alongside 135+ orgs, calling for an end to hostile politics and a fair new plan for refugees.
🧡 80% of Brits want a compassionate system.
📰 @theguardian.com: shorturl.at/l4iEb
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
🧡 80% of Brits want a compassionate system.
📰 @theguardian.com: shorturl.at/l4iEb
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
📣 We’ve signed an open letter to the Prime Minister alongside 135+ orgs, calling for an end to hostile politics and a fair new plan for refugees.
🧡 80% of Brits want a compassionate system.
📰 @theguardian.com: shorturl.at/l4iEb
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
🧡 80% of Brits want a compassionate system.
📰 @theguardian.com: shorturl.at/l4iEb
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
📢 Important Update
In February 2025, the Home Office changed the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications.
⚖️ These changes directly impact many refugees in the UK.
📄 We've created a factsheet to help you understand what this means & how it might affect you: bit.ly/4hILf09
In February 2025, the Home Office changed the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications.
⚖️ These changes directly impact many refugees in the UK.
📄 We've created a factsheet to help you understand what this means & how it might affect you: bit.ly/4hILf09
February 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📢 Important Update
In February 2025, the Home Office changed the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications.
⚖️ These changes directly impact many refugees in the UK.
📄 We've created a factsheet to help you understand what this means & how it might affect you: bit.ly/4hILf09
In February 2025, the Home Office changed the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications.
⚖️ These changes directly impact many refugees in the UK.
📄 We've created a factsheet to help you understand what this means & how it might affect you: bit.ly/4hILf09
The UK's asylum system isn't just broken - it's failing everyone.
While the gov's new Bill claims solutions, it misses the heart of the crisis.
It's time for something better.
This Valentine's Day join the call for a fair new plan: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
#FairBeginsHere
While the gov's new Bill claims solutions, it misses the heart of the crisis.
It's time for something better.
This Valentine's Day join the call for a fair new plan: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
#FairBeginsHere
January 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The UK's asylum system isn't just broken - it's failing everyone.
While the gov's new Bill claims solutions, it misses the heart of the crisis.
It's time for something better.
This Valentine's Day join the call for a fair new plan: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
#FairBeginsHere
While the gov's new Bill claims solutions, it misses the heart of the crisis.
It's time for something better.
This Valentine's Day join the call for a fair new plan: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
#FairBeginsHere
💬 Our CEO @emmaleehutton highlighted: "The reason this Bill is important is that it would provide legal protections to people facing barriers. It’s a way forward for strengthening accountability for people’s rights, and it's crucial."
January 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
💬 Our CEO @emmaleehutton highlighted: "The reason this Bill is important is that it would provide legal protections to people facing barriers. It’s a way forward for strengthening accountability for people’s rights, and it's crucial."
🎉 We are beyond thrilled to announce that @maisiejn has been named Paralegal of the Year! 🏆 Huge congratulations to Maisie for this well-deserved recognition of her hard work and dedication! #ScottishLegalAwards #LegalExcellence #CelebratingSuccess
January 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🎉 We are beyond thrilled to announce that @maisiejn has been named Paralegal of the Year! 🏆 Huge congratulations to Maisie for this well-deserved recognition of her hard work and dedication! #ScottishLegalAwards #LegalExcellence #CelebratingSuccess
🎉 Thrilled to be at @LegalAwards tonight! Our staff member @maisiejn is one of the finalists for the Paralegal of the Year category! Stay tuned for the winner announcement! 🌟 #ScottishLegalAwards #LegalExcellence #CelebratingSuccess
January 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🎉 Thrilled to be at @LegalAwards tonight! Our staff member @maisiejn is one of the finalists for the Paralegal of the Year category! Stay tuned for the winner announcement! 🌟 #ScottishLegalAwards #LegalExcellence #CelebratingSuccess
🔚 Thank you to everyone who joined us today!
We look forward to working together across sectors to unlock support for these young people in #Scotland Special thanks to @BrodiesLLP and @ILPAimmigration💙 #UnlockingSupport #AsylumSupport #YoungPeople #Scotland
We look forward to working together across sectors to unlock support for these young people in #Scotland Special thanks to @BrodiesLLP and @ILPAimmigration💙 #UnlockingSupport #AsylumSupport #YoungPeople #Scotland
January 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🔚 Thank you to everyone who joined us today!
We look forward to working together across sectors to unlock support for these young people in #Scotland Special thanks to @BrodiesLLP and @ILPAimmigration💙 #UnlockingSupport #AsylumSupport #YoungPeople #Scotland
We look forward to working together across sectors to unlock support for these young people in #Scotland Special thanks to @BrodiesLLP and @ILPAimmigration💙 #UnlockingSupport #AsylumSupport #YoungPeople #Scotland
🟢LIVE NOW We're launching Unlocking Support: age disputed young people in Scotland
Young people arriving in the UK seeking safety are facing unfair age disputes at the border. Many are sent to Scotland without the protection they need. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TuvKyS
Young people arriving in the UK seeking safety are facing unfair age disputes at the border. Many are sent to Scotland without the protection they need. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TuvKyS
January 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🟢LIVE NOW We're launching Unlocking Support: age disputed young people in Scotland
Young people arriving in the UK seeking safety are facing unfair age disputes at the border. Many are sent to Scotland without the protection they need. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TuvKyS
Young people arriving in the UK seeking safety are facing unfair age disputes at the border. Many are sent to Scotland without the protection they need. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TuvKyS
Thrilled about our workshop at the @HRCScotland Human Rights Conference! An interesting conversation - led by our CEO @emmaleehutton - about: 💡 Human Rights Leaders and their future
💙 The challenges, and the barriers faced by Human Rights defenders across #Scotland
💙 The challenges, and the barriers faced by Human Rights defenders across #Scotland
January 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thrilled about our workshop at the @HRCScotland Human Rights Conference! An interesting conversation - led by our CEO @emmaleehutton - about: 💡 Human Rights Leaders and their future
💙 The challenges, and the barriers faced by Human Rights defenders across #Scotland
💙 The challenges, and the barriers faced by Human Rights defenders across #Scotland