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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.
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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.
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Published: 09 Mar 2022
Statement following the last formal meeting of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Disability Advisory Committee.
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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.
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Published: 19 Aug 2020
The Department for Work and Pensions has entered a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve support for deaf customers accessing its services by telephone.
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Published: 11 Jun 2020
Equality watchdog says criminal justice system is failing and leaving disabled citizens “bewildered”.
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Published: 18 Mar 2019
Certain groups in Scotland will suffer more due to changes in tax and spending policies.
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Published: 08 Mar 2019
Our study into the experiences of Scottish local elections candidates has revealed a clear lack of diversity among councillors.
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Published: 06 Mar 2019
The Electoral Commission has published guidance to make sure disabled people can register to vote.
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Published: 01 Mar 2019
A legal inquiry into whether people with mental health conditions, cognitive impairments and conditions including autism are experiencing discrimination in the criminal justice system is launched today.
