The revised Code provides statutory guidance on how the Equality Act 2010 applies to services, public functions and associations across Scotland, England and Wales.
Starting this Thursday 12 November, the Committee will hear from a range of organisations over three meetings to better understand the implications of the revised Code for public bodies and those affected by it.
The Committee will hear from:
Thursday 12 November
- Police Scotland
- COSLA confirmed
- NHS Scotland
- Scottish Prison Service
- For Women Scotland
- Sex Matters
- Women’s Rights Network Scotland
Thursday 19 November
- Equality Network
- Scottish Trans
- LGBT Youth Scotland
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
Thursday 26 November
- Simita Kumar, Minister for Equalities and International Development
Committee Convener, Katie Hagmann MSP, said:
“We will be hearing from a wide range of voices about the roll-out of the Code in public bodies and, most importantly, the implications for those affected by it.”