-
publication download
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
-
publication download
First Published: 01 Jan 2011
This is a a code of practice that covers discrimination in services and public functions as set out in Part 3 of the Act and discrimination by associations.
-
Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 02 Mar 2020
Guidance for service users on how you can expect a local council or government department or other public body to treat you.
-
Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 02 Mar 2020
Guidance for service users on how you can expect people and organisations providing services and running political parties to treat you.
-
Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 09 Feb 2021
This guide is one of a series written by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to explain what you must do to meet the requirements of equality law. These guides support the Equality Act 2010.
-
Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 19 Feb 2019
How to make sure people employed by you or agents working for you follow equality law.
-
Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 21 Dec 2016
The guidance looks specifically at the central role elected members can play in ensuring Scotland’s councils meet their statutory obligations as per The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012
-
News
Published: 22 Jun 2016
EHRC Scotland will be contacting Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board to seek assurances that their legal requirements are being met for all disabled patients.
-
News
Published: 04 Aug 2016
In evidence given to the UN Convention for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Equality an Human Rights Commission in Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to start reporting on identity based bullying in all Scottish schools.
-
publication download
First Published: 08 Sep 2016
Our report on the Section 20 Investigation into Met Police Service highlighting unlawful harassment, discrimination and victimisation of staff
-
publication download
First Published: 08 Feb 2017
This short publication gives a bullet point summary of the 'Measuring Up?' monitoring process which the Commission has carried out of Scottish Public Authorities reporting and performance under the Scotland Specific Equality Duties
-
News
Published: 27 Feb 2017
High Court verdict on the case ‘S v Borough of Croydon’, on housing and accommodation for young asylum seekers claiming asylum as children
-
Blog
Published: 25 Jul 2017
Lesley Sawers talks about City Deals and investment in Scotland's infrastructure.
-
News
Published: 03 Oct 2017
Commission in Scotland announces City Deals strategy with former Stirling Council Leader to put equality at the heart of investment.
-
publication download
First Published: 20 Apr 2017
A brief overview of the Equality Act 2010 for advisors in Scotland.
-
publication download
First Published: 01 Sep 2014
This summary guide explains equality rights and duties and how protection from unlawful discrimination is provided by the Equality Act in relation to: age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity (which includes breastfeeding); race; religion and belief; sex; and sexual orientation.
-
publication download
First Published: 08 Dec 2017
Report outlining how public authorities met the Scottish Specific Duties
-
News
Published: 08 Dec 2017
Commission published review of public bodies performance over first four years reporting on Public Sector Scottish Specific Duties
-
publication download
First Published: 13 Apr 2018
This guide helps you to understand how a court in England and Wales works out how much a successful claim for discrimination is worth.
-
publication download
First Published: 13 Apr 2018
This handbook provides a brief overview of the Equality Act 2010 for advisors in England and Wales.
