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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.

Britain in danger of becoming a two-speed society

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.

Is Scotland Fairer? 2018 report launched

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.

Britain's conflicting attitudes towards equality

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.

New inquiry to determine whether discrimination victims on lower incomes are being denied justice

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.

Older people and employment: Women and Equalities Committee report

Published: 17 Jul 2018

Equality and Human Rights Commission Chief Executive Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the findings of the Women and Equalities Committee report on ageism in the workplace.

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

Grenfell to be examined by national equality body

Published: 11 Dec 2017

Equality and human rights violations are to form the basis of an examination of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower.

High court rules young asylum seekers must be housed properly

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

Equality Commission welcomes improvement in social attitudes in Scotland

Published: 30 Sep 2016