Statement: Aberdeen City Council
17 November 2008
The Legal Committee of the Equality and Human Rights Commission had been asked to consider whether or not to take enforcement action against Aberdeen City Council, using its powers under the Equality Act 2006, in relation to compliance by the Council with the public sector equality duties. The Commission has decided not to take enforcement action against the Council at this time.
Pay gap will never close unless Scotland 'works better', warns the Commission
14 November 2008
The Office of National Statistics today released new figures indicating that the full-time gender pay gap in Scotland has decreased slightly from 14.9% to 13.5% but remains shockingly high.
Commission welcomes equality impact assessment on Single Outcome Agreements
12 November 2008
The Commission has welcomed the Scottish Government publication of an equality impact assessment on Single Outcome Agreements.
Joint meeting with Scotland and Disability Committees to discuss Independent Living Scotland Project
05 September 2008
On 10 September these Committees will be joined in Glasgow by the UK Minister for Disabled People and representatives from the Scottish Government and the Office for Disability Issues to discuss the Independent Living Scotland Project.
Commission's annual power list indicates fewer women in top posts
04 September 2008
Commission warns old-fashioned, inflexible ways of working are holding women and Scotland back.
New rights to give disabled travellers a better journey
23 July 2008
The Commission in Scotland and the Scottish Government today welcomed measures coming into force this month to give up to 1.5 million Scottish disabled people and those with limited mobility new rights when travelling through airports in Europe.
Vacancy at the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council
3 July 2008
The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (the Council) is responsible for allocating funding for the provision of learning, teaching, research and other relevant activities in Scotland's colleges and universities.
Scottish Government pledge to support Independent Living for disabled people
25 June 2008
A new long term approach to help improve the daily lives of disabled people, backed by £600,000 from the Scottish Government, was announced today.
Mary Robinson engages with Scotland Commission stakeholders
23 June 2008
Mary Robinson was guest speaker at a well supported reception last Friday, attended by organisations and legal professionals with an interest in human rights, as well as the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
Commissions hail new era for equality and human rights in Scotland
20 June 2008
Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Scottish Human Rights Commission officially mark the co-location of the two organisations in Glasgow.
Who funds the equalities voluntary sector in Scotland?
Thursday 19th June 11.00am -12.30pm, SECC, Glasgow, Dochart room 1
You are invited to a free event that will provide you with the opportunity to hear the headline findings from two research projects commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Commission supports Baillie’s Bill to end abuse of disabled parking bays
3 June 2008
Motorists who abuse disabled parking bays can expect tough legal action if a bill launched by a Labour MSP becomes law.
Equality Commission welcomes new protections for disabled and LGBT victims of crime.
21 May 2008
Morag Alexander, the Scottish Commissioner for the Equality & Human Rights Commission today welcomed the introduction of Patrick Harvie MSP's, Sentencing of Offences Aggravated by Prejudice (Scotland) Bill.
Commission awards funding to Scottish grass-roots organisations
27 Feb 2008
Organisations across Scotland, from Glasgow to Dundee, Inverclyde to Inverness will benefit from this year's grants programme.
Scotland press release: hearts and minds
27 Feb 2008
The Commission for Equality and Human Rights pledged today to take a lead in eradicating discrimination...
Hate crime legislation to be extended in Scotland
17 Jan 2008
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced on Tuesday that hate crime legislation in Scotland is to be strengthened to protect disabled people and those from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities.
Commission and religious leaders claim back Christmas
10 Dec 2007
As accusations of cancelling Christmas reach a fevered pitch, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has joined with high profile faith leaders to claim it back.