Tallyn Gray

Tallyn Gray, PhD, is a Senior Human Rights Officer and Head of Clinical Ethics at NHS, where they are the first permanent Human Rights Officer in the system. They lead the practical operation of the Human Rights Act within mental health legislation, advocating for the rights of patients under psychiatric detention and ensuring compliance with the law among duty-bearers. With over ten years of experience in human rights legal analysis and policy, Tallyn has collaborated on initiatives across various countries and has a strong focus on refugee rights, disability rights, and post-conflict transitional justice. They have published extensively and have served in multiple roles that promote human rights standards and accountability globally.