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Barriers to participation in standing for election to local government in Scotland

First Published: 08 Mar 2019

This report brings together desk research into the diversity of elected officials and research with candidates for election at the Scotland local authority elections in 2017. 

Equality study reveals lack of diversity among Scottish councillors

Published: 08 Mar 2019

Our study into the experiences of Scottish local elections candidates has revealed a clear lack of diversity among councillors.

Cumulative impact of tax, social security and public spending decisions in Scotland

First Published: 15 Mar 2019

This report summarises the findings for Scotland from a cumulative impact assessment of the impact on protected groups of:changes to the tax and social security, public spending since 2010

Single mothers, black families and disabled people will lose out in tax and spending plans

Published: 18 Mar 2019

Certain groups in Scotland will suffer more due to changes in tax and spending policies.

Improving Equality Outcomes

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Read about 'Improving Equality Outcomes' - a projects that's part of the Scotland public sector equality duty

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment Project

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Read about the Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment Project that's part of the Scotland public sector equality duty

Improving Local Equality Data

Last updated: 11 Mar 2019

Read what the Commission's research in Scotland reports on improving local equality data

equality:online - Episode 3

Last updated: 27 Feb 2019

This section contains online video resources about EU equality legislation

Know your rights

equality:online - Episode 2

Last updated: 27 Feb 2019

This section contains online video resources about Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

equality:online - Episode 1

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

This section contains online video resources about Equality and justiciability in the context of international human rights law.

Core guidance: Businesses

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Guidance on equality law for different types of business

Equality law - Businesses selling products, such as shops and petrol stations

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Equality law guidance for businesses that provide goods, facilities or services to the public or a section of the public.

Equality law - Banks and other financial services providers

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Guidance on equality law for banks, insurance companies, building societies, credit card companies, loan companies, hire purchase companies and credit unions.

Equality law - Builders, other trades people and companies providing similar services

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Guidance on equality law for Equality law applies for local trades people like builders, plumbers, locksmiths, electricians and gardeners.

Equality law - Estate agents, letting agents and property management companies

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

Guidance on equality law for estate agents, letting agents and property management companies.

Equality law - Gyms, health clubs and sporting activity providers

Last updated: 13 Jul 2020

Guidance on equality law for businesses that provide sport and leisure facilities.

Equality law - Hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons

Last updated: 13 Jul 2020

Guidance on equality law for hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons, spas and manicure services.

Equality law - Hotels, restaurants, cafés and pubs

Last updated: 13 Jul 2020

Guidance on equality law for hotels, restaurants cafes and pubs.

Equality law - Theatres and other entertainment venues

Last updated: 15 Jul 2019

Guidance on equality law for theatres and other entertainment venues