The Equality and Human Rights Commission today condemned the treatment of a learning disabled woman highlighted in a Mental Welfare Commission Report.
Reacting to the report findings, Morag Alexander, Scotland Commissioner for the Equality and Human Rights Commission said:
"The findings from the Mental Welfare Commission's investigation into the case of Miss A make for appalling reading. This woman's dignity and respect have been left in tatters and her right to live an independent life now denied. The fact that her abusers are still at liberty further underlines how systems that are meant to protect vulnerable people have clearly failed. This must never be allowed to happen again. The report makes strong recommendations for the Scottish Government and other agencies to act on and I call on them to implement those recommendations urgently."
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Notes to Editors
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006, which took over the responsibilities of Commission for Racial Equality, Disability Rights Commission and Equal Opportunities Commission.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the independent advocate for equality and human rights in Britain. It aims to reduce inequality, eliminate discrimination, strengthen good relations between people, and promote and protect human rights.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission will enforce equality legislation on age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status, and encourage compliance with the Human Rights Act. It will also give advice and guidance to businesses, the voluntary and public sectors, and to individuals.
For more information contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland on 0141 228 5910/07970541369.