News listing

Commission comments on Law Society of Scotland report on the gender pay gap

Published: 31 Jul 2015

Commenting in response to a report by the Law Society of Scotland that found female solicitors are paid up to 42 per cent less than their male counterparts.

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination forces thousands of new mothers out of their jobs

Published: 24 Jul 2015

New research suggests that around 54,000 new mothers may be forced out of their jobs in Britain each year.

Commission publishes research into prejudice-based bullying in schools in Scotland

Published: 18 Mar 2015

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today published new research into the scale and impact of prejudice-based bullying in Scottish secondary schools.

Equality Commission in Scotland appoints new panel of legal counsel as it launches future strategic litigation policy

Published: 04 Mar 2015

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has today announced the appointment of new legal counsel to the panel it calls on for advice and representation.

Commission supports Doug Paulley’s appeal in disability discrimination case

Published: 27 Feb 2015

Equality and Human Rights Commission announces new Scotland Committee members

Published: 18 Feb 2015

Kaliani Lyle, Scotland Commissioner today announced the appointment of two new members of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Scotland Committee.

Voting rights for UK prisoners

Published: 10 Feb 2015

Commission publishes Freedom of Expression Guidance

Published: 04 Feb 2015

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today published new legal guidance on freedom of expression.

Equality and Human Rights Commission publishes Guide to Establishing Gypsy and Traveller Sites

Published: 19 Jan 2015

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has today published research on how local authorities have successfully developed and maintained Gypsy and Traveller sites in Scotland.

Commission helps companies increase representation of women on boards

Published: 08 Aug 2014

New guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission today (23 July 2014) advises companies, search firms and recruitment agencies about positive steps that can be taken to improve the representation of women on boards.