Human Rights Commission says further action needed to mend harm caused by 'Tinker Experiment'

FURTHER action is needed to mend the harm caused to gypsy and traveller communities over the 1940s-80s “Tinker Experiment,” a human rights report said today. A human rights report called for “transformative reparations,” such as financial compensation, to the victims and their families, alongside further apologies from Holyrood. Titled No Man’s Land, the report recommended a “culturally appropriate review” into the adequacy of accommodation provided at traveller sites. “Alongside this, over £500,000 has been invested into the community health worker programme to support Gypsy/Traveller communities overcome barriers to accessing health and other public services. “The Scottish government continues to engage closely with affected community members to explore further action in the immediate and medium term.”