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Involvement and the Public Sector Equality Duty: A guide for public authorities in Scotland

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 2A. Set up staff forums 3A. Understand legal obligations 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Justice Local authorities Transport

Role:

Communications Staff Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists HR Professionals Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A guide on involving equality groups and communities when setting equality goals and making decisions, including practical methods and what makes involvement effective.

To get the most from this resource

A guide to help public authorities implement their equality duty for involvement. This provides detailed advice to supplement the Essential Guide to the Public Sector Equality Duty.https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/public-sector-equality-duty/essential-guide-public-sector-equality-duty-scotland

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