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EHRC Scotland

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We promote and uphold equality and human rights, to make Scotland a fairer place for everyone.

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Don’t forget the next Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) reporting deadline is 30 April for public authorities in Scotland. If you're unsure about what you need to do, please refer to chapter 6 of our PSED Technical Guidance for Scotland: orlo.uk/xfh7C

Don’t forget the next Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) reporting deadline is 30 April for public authorities in Scotland. 
If you're unsure about what you need to do, please refer to chapter 6 of our PSED Technical Guidance for Scotland: orlo.uk/xfh7C
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We have published a statement on our meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, arranged for today. Read: equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre/n…

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We have shared an interim update on the practical implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers: orlo.uk/72TYX

We have shared an interim update on the practical implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers: orlo.uk/72TYX
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ā€œWe uphold and enforce the Equality Act. That means incorporating the Supreme Court’s judgment into all our guidance and explaining what it means to employers, service providers and other duty-bearers who must put it into practiceā€ writes Kishwer Falkner See: politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

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We recently published our three-year strategic plan. The plan sets out the direction of our work, in addressing the most significant threats to equality and human rights. Read it on our website: orlo.uk/nxqUS

We recently published our three-year strategic plan.

The plan sets out the direction of our work, in addressing the most significant threats to equality and human rights.  

Read it on our website: orlo.uk/nxqUS
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Assisted dying is a complex and emotive subject. As the equality regulator, our role is to highlight the potential equality implications and ensure the rights of protected characteristic groups are upheld. Read our advice to MSPs ahead of today's debate: equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/advis…

Assisted dying is a complex and emotive subject.

As the equality regulator, our role is to highlight the potential equality implications and ensure the rights of protected characteristic groups are upheld.

Read our advice to MSPs ahead of today's debate: equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/advis…
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We are updating our statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s recent judgment. We will be launching a consultation on these updates soon. Find out more about arrangements for the consultation: orlo.uk/hOYKO

We are updating our statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s recent judgment.
We will be launching a consultation on these updates soon. Find out more about arrangements for the consultation: orlo.uk/hOYKO
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Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported at work. Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. We have produced practical guidance on how employers can meet their obligations. Read our 8 step guide here: orlo.uk/lR2nq

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We're consulting on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations - to ensure it's a useful and authoritative guide for those with duties under the Equality Act 2010. The consultation is open until 30 June. Have your say: equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equal…

We're consulting on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations - to ensure it's a useful and authoritative guide for those with duties under the Equality  Act 2010.
The consultation is open until 30 June. Have your say: equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equal…
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Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported at work. Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. We have produced practical guidance on how employers can meet their obligations. Read our 8 step guide here: orlo.uk/2mPGU

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We are pleased with the court's decision to refuse permission for the judicial review sought by Liberty. Read our full statement: orlo.uk/609Ta

We are pleased with the court's decision to refuse permission for the judicial review sought by Liberty.

Read our full statement: orlo.uk/609Ta
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One week left to respond to our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. We are only able to accept submissions via our survey. Have your say before 11:59pm on Monday 30 June 2025: orlo.uk/2LHsg

One week left to respond to our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. 
We are only able to accept submissions via our survey.
Have your say before 11:59pm on Monday 30 June 2025: orlo.uk/2LHsg
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We welcome the Court of Appeal's decision in upholding the length of our Code of Practice consultation as lawful and refusing permission for the judicial review sought by Liberty. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Monday 30 June. Read our statement: orlo.uk/E0HsV

We welcome the Court of Appeal's decision in upholding the length of our Code of Practice consultation as lawful and refusing permission for the judicial review sought by Liberty.

The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Monday 30 June.

Read our statement: orlo.uk/E0HsV
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We’ve now closed our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice. We received 25,825 responses. We’re grateful to all who shared their views to help ensure our guidance is clear and authoritative. Read more: orlo.uk/EghFe

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Our code of practice consultation has closed. Next, we will: āœ”ļø analyse the responses āœ”ļø update the draft code āœ”ļø submit to government to lay in Parliament The draft code, all related updates, statements and guidance are on our website here: orlo.uk/tOgFB

Our code of practice  consultation has closed.

Next, we will:
āœ”ļø analyse the responses
āœ”ļø update the draft code
āœ”ļø submit to government to lay in Parliament

The draft code, all related updates, statements and guidance are on our website here: orlo.uk/tOgFB