Fairer Scotland Duty: interim guidance for public bodies

ISBN 978 1 78851 730 0
PPDAS 370286

Errata

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Contents

Introduction

About the Duty
Which public bodies are covered by the Duty?
Defining 'Socio-Economic Disadvantage'
Defining 'Inequalities of Outcome'
Defining 'Strategic Level'
Defining 'Due Regard'
Equality, Human Rights and Child Poverty
Three year implementation phase

Preparing to Meet the Duty
How can public bodies meet the Duty in practice?
Preparing for the new Duty

Meeting the Duty Day-to-Day
Stage 1 – Planning
Stage 2 – Evidence
Stage 3 – Assessment and Improvement
Stage 4 – Decision
Stage 5 – Publication

Resources
Case Studies
Data sources
Glossary of terms