The Scotland Bill 2015
17 June 2015
The Scotland Bill 2015 was introduced into Parliament on 28 May 2015. It includes a clause covering the implications for the Scottish Parliament’s competence to legislate on equalities.
The Scotland Bill 2015 was introduced into Parliament on 28 May 2015. It includes a clause covering the implications for the Scottish Parliament’s competence to legislate on equalities.
This briefing provides general statistical and research information on the labour market position of ethnic minorities in Scotland.
‘Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality : A Global Perspective’ was published by the International Monetary Fund in June 2015.
‘Non-educational barriers to the elite professions evaluation’ looks at the barriers to entry for people from less privileged backgrounds to elite law and accountancy firms.
A report on ‘Combating Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the European Union’ was published by the European Commission in 2015.
‘Severe labour exploitation: workers moving within or into the European Union States’ obligations and victims’ rights’ was published by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights in June 2015.
SHRC has joined forces with NHS Health Scotland and the Health and Social Care Alliance (Scotland) to make five short films showing human rights in action in health and social care.
The Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ali Harris as Chief Executive.
EDF published leaflets to help VCS organisations use the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty in their work.
‘The Persistence of Discrimination, Harassment and Inequality for Women. The Work of Equality Bodies informing a new European Commission Strategy for Gender Equality’ was published by Equinet in 2015.