Applying a Human Rights Based Approach within Community Justice: Event Report
INSIGHT | 25th June 2026
On 24th of February 2026, Community Justice Scotland (CJS) delivered the sixth event in its learning series for community justice partners 2025-26.
The session focused on applying a Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) to community justice, with particular attention to the often-reported challenge of meaningfully embedding lived experience into decision making.
Six speakers contributed to the session:
- Civil Service colleagues from the Scottish Government
- Claire Borden from South Lanarkshire Justice Services
- Simon Jones from the Forth Valley Alcohol and Drug Partnership
- Michelle Rogers, Community Justice Lead in Clackmannanshire
- Jamie Lygate, representative from the lived experience panel in Clackmannanshire
This report summarises key examples of how a HRBA has been applied in practice.
By showcasing a range of approaches, the session aimed to support local authorities to better understand the value of using a HRBA, and to encourage reflection and discussion on how it could be applied within their own areas.
Read the event report (opens in a new tab).