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Twentieth century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland: archival research

This independent report outlines the results of archival research into 20th-century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland. It was produced on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Third Generation Project at the University of St Andrews.


Abbreviations

CCWT Central Committee on the Welfare of Tinkers

CoS Church of Scotland

KYE Kirk Yetholm Experiment

PTNH Policy of Toleration and Non-Harassment

RSSPCC Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children

SCAI Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

SHRC Scottish Human Rights Commission

SNSPCC Scottish National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children

TE Tinker Experiments

Content Warning

This report contains reference to materials that use discriminatory language, and that describe policies and practices that caused significant harm and distress to Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland, and beyond.

Contact

Email: strategic-team-for-anti-racism@gov.scot

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