LGBTQI+
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response
This report sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) initial response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations. It outlines the progress made in relation to children’s rights in Scotland since the publication of the Position Statement of November 2022
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Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach
Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.
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Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation
Consultation containing detailed proposals for legislation to end conversion practices in Scotland.
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Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation summary
Summarised version of our consultation on proposals for legislation to end conversion practices in Scotland.
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Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation summary - easy read
Easy read version of a summary of our consultation on proposals for legislation to end conversion practices in Scotland.
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Housing Cladding Remediation (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment - easy read
Easy read version of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.
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Non-binary equality action plan: easy read
The actions we will take to improve equality and bring about real, positive and lasting change to the lives of non-binary people in Scotland.
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Non-binary equality action plan: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the non-binary equality action plan.
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Non-binary equality action plan
The actions we will take to improve equality and bring about real, positive and lasting change to the lives of non-binary people in Scotland
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Equalities and wellbeing in manufacturing recommendations: one year report
Summarises the progress made against the recommendations contained in the Equalities and Wellbeing in Manufacturing recommendations report which was published 13 June 2022.
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Hate crime strategy: easy read version
An easy read version of Scotland's Hate Crime Strategy.
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iMatter Survey 2022: demographic data exploration
Independent report by Webropol providing detailed information and analysis of staff experience in health and social care across Scotland, broken down by protected characteristics (as stated in Equality Act 2010). This report compiles data from the 2021 and 2022 iMatter survey.
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023: easy read
Provides an easy read update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023
Provides an update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.
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Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
Results of the equality impact assessment process for the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill. This process was undertaken to ensure that the Bill does not discriminate against any of the protected characteristics defined in the Equality Act 2010.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: data protection impact assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: Fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: island communities impact assessment
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: equality impact assessment
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Scotland's Year of Stories 2022: equality impact assessment
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 showcased Scotland’s strongest culture, tourism and events assets and other key aspects of society by creating a collaborative platform for partners to work together and maximise benefits. The report highlights evidence, opportunities and actions to boost equality.
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Fair Work First guidance
Fair Work First guidance for organisations seeking and awarding public sector grants, contracts and other funding – applies to grants awarded on or after 1 July 2023 and eligible agriculture grants awarded on or after 1 April 2024.
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Scotland’s Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-2025
This strategy sets out our approach to improving and strengthening Scotland’s equality evidence base over a three year period to the end of 2025.
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Equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment stage 1 screening
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) stage 1 screening for Scotland's equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025.
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Equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025: easy read
A plan to get better facts, figures and information about equality.
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Children and young people's voices matter: progress report - March 2023
Report on progress made on the actions agreed at the sixth annual meeting of Cabinet members and children and young people on 1 March 2022.
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Violence against women and girls funding review: analysis of responses
Analysis of the responses to the Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services call for evidence.
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Gender recognition: letter to the Secretary of State for Scotland - 24 January 2023
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government to the Secretary of State for Scotland regarding the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill and Section 35 order.
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Gender recognition: letter to the Secretary of State for Scotland - 21 January 2023
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government to the Secretary of State for Scotland regarding the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill and Section 35 order.
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LGBT Inclusive Education Implementation Group: action plan - July 2022
The July 2022 action plan for the LGBT Inclusive Education Implementation Group.
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Improving lives of non-binary people
Response to working group recommendations.
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Gender Recognition Reform Bill
Simplifying how trans people apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate.
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Ending conversion practices
Expert group to advise on ban in Scotland.
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Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: consultation
The draft Bill reforms the process by which trans people gain legal recognition of their lived gender through a gender recognition certificate.
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Gender recognition consultation opens
Reforms follow international best practice.
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Proposals to reform the Gender Recognition Act 2004
Information on proposals to reform the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
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Pardon for gay men convicted under discriminatory laws
Scheme opens to allow convictions to be removed from criminal records.
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Consultation on amending Scottish hate crime legislation: analysis of responses
Analysis of stakeholders' responses to our consultation on amending Scottish hate crime legislation.
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Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004: factsheet
Information on the Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
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Gender recognition reform
Draft Bill to provide for full consultation.
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Statement on gender recognition
Statement by Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People Shirley-Anne Somerville to the Scottish Parliament.
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Gender Recognition Act 2004 review
Information on reforming the law on gender recognition.
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Census (Amendment)(Scotland) Bill passed
New questions can be asked – but answering will be voluntary.
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2019
Provides an update on progress made in promoting equality across activities and in delivering on a range of equality outcomes set in 2017.
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Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to our public consultation, held as part of review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004. We were seeking views on proposals for reform of the legal gender recognition system in Scotland.
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LGBTI education
Scotland will lead the way in inclusive education.
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LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group: report to the Scottish Ministers
Group's recommendations to the Scottish Ministers.
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Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: EQIA and incorporating CRWIA
Assesses the potential impact of the provisions of the Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on protected equality characteristics, including the potential impact on children's rights and wellbeing.
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Pardon for gay and bisexual men
Bill passed to right the wrongs of historical convictions.
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Action on sexual harassment
Women need confidence in reporting procedures.
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Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004: consultation
This consultation seeks views on proposals to reform the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
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Pardon for gay men convicted under abolished laws
Historical Sexual Offences Bill published.
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Equality funding: national and intermediary bodies 2017-2021
Funding allocated to organisations who work with equalities communities in Scotland.
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Equality funding: Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund 2017-2021
Funding allocated to organisations who work with equalities communities in Scotland.
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Next steps on tackling hate crime
Focus on prevention, raising awareness and improving services
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Hate crime reporting encouraged
10% decrease in racial hate crime charges brought by police.
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