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The Commission in Scotland champions equality and human rights for all in Scotland.
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Strategic plan 2012-2015
Commission launches the second of three phases of the consultation to develop our next three-year strategic plan
Equality Act 2010
This new legislationcame into force from October. Find guidance, Codes of Practice and consultations
Human Trafficking Inquiry
In February 2010 the Commission launched an in-depth Inquiry into human trafficking in Scotland with a particular focus on commercial sexual exploitation.
On the 28th of November 2011, the Commission published the findings and recommendations of its Inquiry. Find out more about the inquiry including:
News in Scotland
28th November 2011
EHRC launch inquiry into Human Trafficking in Scotland report: Baroness Helena Kennedy QC Investigating Commissioner
12 September 2011
Inquiry reveals serious consequences of systemic failure to tackle harassment of disabled people
17th August 2011
Scottish women missing in action: Commission report indicates a lack of women in top jobs
11th August 2011
No time for complacency in fight against prejudice warns Commission
Resources
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Latest projects
Better Policy Better Lives
The Commission has published the results of its Section 31 Assessment of the Scottish Governments approach to Equality Impact Assessment.
Disability Harassment Inquiry
Our inquiry reveals that hundreds of thousands of disabled people regularly experience violence and bullying, much of which is going unrecognised by public authorities.
Equal Marriage
A specially convened audience attend a symposium on 'Equal Access to Marriage: Ending the segregation of same-sex couples and transgender people in Scotland'.
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Significant Inequalities in Scotland