Publication - Impact assessment

Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021: equality impact assessment

Published: 27 January 2022
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Part of: Equality and rights, Health and social care
ISBN: 9781802019254

This Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) supplements the summary originally published for the introduction of the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill in November 2019.

Supporting documents

Footnotes

1. The FMS Act received Royal Assent on 20 January 2021 : Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Act 2021

2. Link to EQIA published in 2019

3. Link to Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill policy memorandum

4. https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781802019278

5. https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781802019261

6. Sections 17,18,19,20 and 21 of the FMS Act came into force on 21 January 2021

7. A consultation on legislation to improve forensic medical services for victims of rape and sexual assault

8. Self-referral FMS - retention period for evidence: consultation - Citizen Space

9. EQIA for Adult Clinical Pathway

10. EQIA for Children and Young People Clinical Pathway

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26. LGBT in Scotland Health Report (stonewallscotland.org.uk)

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29. Hostile environment leaves people too afraid to seek health care - Scottish Refugee Council

30. Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities (parliament.uk)

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32. Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2017/18: Main Findings (www.gov.scot)

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