About FJSS Group
FJSS Group (Fair Justice System for Scotland Group) is a grassroots legal charity based in West Calder, West Lothian. We are dedicated to championing racial equality and diversity within the Scottish justice system. Our work is centred on advocacy for a more inclusive workforce—one that mirrors the vibrant, multicultural fabric of modern Scottish society. Through active policy formulation and development, we influence justice delivery at every level in Scotland.
Our collaborative approach brings us alongside vital stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, Judicial Institute for Scotland, Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, Police Scotland, and many other local authorities and organizations. By engaging with these bodies, FJSS Group ensures that the voices of BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) communities are meaningfully included in decision-making processes that shape Scottish justice, equality, and community safety initiatives.
FJSS Group is 99% volunteer-driven, with a team of highly qualified individuals from fields such as law, IT, business, marketing, media, health, and more. Our activities and programs—like the Heritage Lecture Series, High Schools Debate Series, and Community Outreach Program—highlight both historic and modern injustices while creating opportunities for skills development, mentoring, and personal growth for BAME volunteers and youths throughout the country.
Our Values
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Equality: All people deserve equal access to justice, opportunity, and respect, regardless of background or ethnicity.
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Inclusion: We commit to an inclusive workforce and leadership that reflects the diversity of Scottish society.
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Empowerment: FJSS Group creates real opportunities for BAME individuals to gain experience, showcase skills, and make meaningful societal contributions.
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Collaboration: We believe lasting solutions to racial inequality can only be achieved through partnership and cooperation across sectors and communities.
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Human Rights: Promoting and defending human rights and access to justice for all.
Mission
Our mission is to foster a Scottish justice system where racial equality, diversity, and inclusion are entrenched in both practice and policy. We work to bridge racial gaps through advocacy, targeted policy support, capacity building, and strategic partnerships. By supporting organizations to improve BAME representation in their structures, we give communities a stronger platform to participate in justice delivery and policy decisions.
Vision
Our vision is a fair, just, tolerant, and inclusive Scotland: a society where opportunities are defined by need and the diversity of talent, not by ethnic origin or disadvantage. We seek to be the leading voice for justice sector reforms, driving a national agenda that puts community and social justice at its heart, reflecting the hopes and contributions of all Scotland’s people.
FJSS Group welcomes volunteers, partnerships, and new supporters to join us in building a fair and just society for Scotland—one where everyone’s voice matters and real change becomes possible.