Publications library

Cumulative impact of tax, social security and public spending decisions in Scotland

First Published: 15 Mar 2019

This report summarises the findings for Scotland from a cumulative impact assessment of the impact on protected groups of:changes to the tax and social security, public spending since 2010

Barriers to participation in standing for election to local government in Scotland

First Published: 08 Mar 2019

This report brings together desk research into the diversity of elected officials and research with candidates for election at the Scotland local authority elections in 2017. 

Housing and disabled people: a toolkit for elected members of local authorities in Scotland

First Published: 11 Dec 2018

This toolkit is for those involved in housing and planning in local authorities in Scotland. It covers the Public Sector Equality Duty, planning accessible homes, providing adaptations and accessible housing registers.

Is Scotland Fairer? (2018)

First Published: 25 Oct 2018

This is the most comprehensive review of how Scotland is performing on equality and human rights.

Is Britain Fairer? (2018)

First Published: 25 Oct 2018

This is the most comprehensive review of how Britain is performing on equality and human rights.

Your rights to accessible and adaptable housing in Scotland

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

Guidance for disabled people and the organisations that support them, setting out your rights and responsibilities, information and tips on renting from a private landlord or from a letting agency, adapting your home and where to get help.

Housing and disabled people: Scotland's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Report on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in Scotland, setting out the challenges they face and our recommendations for the Scottish Government.

Experiences of people with a learning disability in the Scottish criminal justice system

First Published: 13 Jun 2017

Equality Act 2010 - Handbook for Advisors

First Published: 20 Apr 2017

A brief overview of the Equality Act 2010 for advisors in Scotland.

Is Britain Fairer? (2015) factsheets

First Published: 15 Dec 2016

This series of factsheets shows the main findings for some of the protected characteristics covered in the Is Britain Fairer? (2015) report.