A big thanks to everyone who made our launch so successful on Thursday 3rd June. We had over 260 people registering their interest for the event and over 150 people join us on the day. Here are the links to the films...
Solicitor appointed for our advice work
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our in-house solicitor Dr Ben Christman. Ben wrote the feasilibity study that helped to establish ERCS and has …
Come to our launch!
We warmly invite you to our launch event with our guest speaker: the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, Professor David Boyd...
Plans for human right to a healthy environment in Scots law welcomed – press release
Environmental groups have welcomed the recommendation to include the human right to a healthy environment in Scots law. The Scottish Government’s National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership published detailed proposals for a new human rights law today and recommend that the new law is brought forward by the new Parliament ...
Parliamentary debate on a human right to a healthy environment
ERCS welcomes the news that Members of the Scottish Parliament will debate Ruth Maguire MSP's motion on a human right to a healthy environment ...
Parliamentary motion lodged on a human right to a healthy environment
Following a conversation with Ruth Maguire MSP, Convener of the Equalities and Human Rights Committee in the Scottish Parliament, we are delighted that she has lodged a motion on a human right to a healthy environment....
ERCS recruiting part-time Solicitor
One year on, we’re excited to be recruiting for an in-house solicitor. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic, climate and biodiversity crises highlight the essential role of environmental rights in upholding all human rights, this is a unique opportunity to increase awareness of legal rights and remedies in environmental matters....
Treasurer (Board of Trustees)
ERCS is seeking to recruit a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and drive forward our vision of a Scotland where every person’s right …
Header image: 'Rainbow joy, Gadloch' by Emma Donaldson.
