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SSI to add sex as a characteristic to the hate crime and public order (Scotland) act 2021 - fairer Scotland duty - assessment not required declaration
Confirmation that a full Fairer Scotland Duty assessment is not necessary for the SSI to add sex to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.
Sign off
I confirm that the decision not to carry out a Fairer Scotland assessment has been authorised by:
Name and job title of Deputy Director (or equivalent): Anna Donald, Deputy Director, Criminal Justice Division
Date authorisation given: 5 December 2025
Contact
Email: ellis.reilly@gov.scot