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Scotland hate crime legislation review response

Published: 31 May 2018

We issued a statement in support of the launch of Lord Bracadale’s review of hate crime legislation in Scotland

Concluding observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

First Published: 01 Nov 2014

Understanding what governments need to do to advance women's rights in Great Britain Developed with the National Alliance of Women’s Organisations – the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women – is the United Nations’ international Bill of Rights for women.

Fairer Scotland Duty: Socio-economic requirements research report

First Published: 11 Sep 2018

This research report looks at how duties on public sector bodies in Scotland have worked to reduce socio-economic disadvantage.

A law about making things better for people from different groups

First Published: 29 Feb 2012

This is the Easy Read guide to the public sector equality duty.

Legal aid for victims of discrimination: Scottish research project

Last updated: 04 Nov 2020

We are carrying out research to look at whether legal aid enables people who raise a discrimination complaint in Scotland to get justice.

Pregnancy and maternity in the workplace

Find out more about Working Forward - our joint initiative with business to make our workplaces the best they can be for pregnant women and new mothers, including information for employers, employees and young mums, and our research and recommendations.

Dealing with discrimination when using a service

Last updated: 22 Mar 2023

If you believe someone has unlawfully discriminated against you, harassed or victimised you in relation to the goods, facilities or services, or public functions they provide, or an association they run, what can you do about it? This part of this guide: tells you what your choices are suggests...