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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.
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Published: 08 Oct 2018
We have sadly seen little government action to address the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Published: 05 Oct 2018
Western Isles Education Authority (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) has settled a case raised by the mother of a 10 year old disabled pupil, Jonathon Graham, who was left isolated because the school bus provided by the Council wasn’t accessible to him.
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Published: 05 Oct 2018
The Equality & Human Rights Commission in Scotland announced the agreement of a settlement with Kilmarnock FC which ensures that disabled away fans will be able to sit where they want to rather than being forced to sit apart from the away supporters.
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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.
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Published: 30 Aug 2018
Ethnic minority and disabled people’s careers are at risk as employers fail to collect meaningful data on representation in the workforce.
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Published: 14 Aug 2018
Thousands of children whose disability means that they have ‘a tendency to physically abuse’ will now be properly protected from discrimination in schools after a landmark ruling in the Upper Tribunal.
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Published: 31 May 2018
We issued a statement in support of the launch of Lord Bracadale’s review of hate crime legislation in Scotland
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Published: 31 May 2018
Thirteen NHS organisations have agreed to review their NHS Continuing Healthcare policies, following our threat of legal action.
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Published: 16 May 2018
Chelsea Football Club has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve disability access at its stadium and regularly update the watchdog on its progress.
