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Published: 26 Jan 2023
New research reveals some adults receiving social care in Scotland have broadly negative experiences of challenging decisions about their care. An accompanying survey of local authorities also uncovers inconsistencies in the complaints process across Scotland.
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Published: 18 Jan 2023
New report from Scottish Funding Council and the Equality and Human Rights Commission pinpoints stubborn barriers to equality and sets national targets for tackling them.
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Published: 22 Sep 2020
Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the human rights implications of restrictions on people’s lives due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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Published: 26 Sep 2019
We have warned transport operators that we will vigorously defend the rights of disabled and older passengers against companies who fail to offer accessible services.
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Published: 08 Mar 2019
Our study into the experiences of Scottish local elections candidates has revealed a clear lack of diversity among councillors.
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Published: 25 Oct 2018
Britain’s most at-risk groups of people are in danger of being forgotten and becoming trapped in disadvantage, Britain’s equality body is warning in its comprehensive report on the state of equality and human rights in Britain.
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Published: 25 Oct 2018
Some of Scotland’s poorest and most disadvantaged communities risk falling even further behind, a new report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission warns today.
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Published: 11 Oct 2018
Three quarters of people in Britain agree that there should be equality for all, but veiled prejudice and negative attitudes towards others are still prevalent in our society.
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Published: 04 Sep 2018
A new inquiry to investigate whether changes to legal aid funding have left some victims of discrimination unable to access justice has been launched today.
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Published: 31 May 2018
We issued a statement in support of the launch of Lord Bracadale’s review of hate crime legislation in Scotland
