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Equality and Human Rights in Scotland 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

The latest in Scotland

New rights to give disabled travellers a better journey

The Commission in Scotland and the Scottish Government today welcomed measures to give up to 1.5 million Scottish disabled people and those with limited mobility new rights when travelling through airports in Europe.

 

Scottish Government pledge to support Independent Living for disabled people

25 Jun 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 Jun 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.

 
 

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