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

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

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 2C. Collect and use diversity data 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 4C. Share learning and best practice

Implementation Levels:

Foundation

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:

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

Resource content

A guide explaining how Scottish public authorities must set, publish and report on equality goals to meet their legal duties under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

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