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Equality watchdog highlights barriers faced by those challenging social care decisions in Scotland

Published: 26 Jan 2023

New research reveals some adults receiving social care in Scotland have broadly negative experiences of challenging decisions about their care. An accompanying survey of local authorities also uncovers inconsistencies in the complaints process across Scotland.

More must be done to protect children’s rights, warns Britain’s equality watchdog

Published: 24 Jan 2023

Joint call for Scotland’s colleges and universities to address inequalities

Published: 18 Jan 2023

New report from Scottish Funding Council and the Equality and Human Rights Commission pinpoints stubborn barriers to equality and sets national targets for tackling them.

COVID-19 restrictions and the effect on human rights

Published: 22 Sep 2020

Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the human rights implications of restrictions on people’s lives due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Support and care for older people during the coronavirus pandemic

Published: 14 May 2020

David Isaac commented on support and care for older people during the coronavirus pandemic and concerns about breaches of human rights.

Watchdog warning to transport operators

Published: 26 Sep 2019

We have warned transport operators that we will vigorously defend the rights of disabled and older passengers against companies who fail to offer accessible services.

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.