Working with communities to scrutinise government spending - human rights budgeting

Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament · Nov 24, 2025 · 26m

“We were given a space… and in there we were allowed to develop a voice.”

We chat with Afam and Justine from Commission Advocating Rights for Minorities (CARM).

CARM worked with the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee to test what a truly participatory approach to human rights budgeting could look like. Their lived experience shaped the scrutiny process, influenced MSPs directly, and helped reframe how the Committee thinks about voice and accountability.

Members of CARM worked with the Committee exploring participation and accountability in Scotland’s budget. They composed…