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Chamber and committees

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee [Session 6]


Agenda: 13 January 2026

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

1st Meeting, 2026

Start time: 10:00am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Agenda items:

  1. Operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland
  2. Operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland (in private)

Agenda published: Thursday, 08 January 2026 02:27pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • John Wilkes
    Head of Scotland
    Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland
  • Jennifer Laughland
    Head of Scotland Legal
    Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland
  • and then from:

  • Kaukab Stewart
    Minister for Equalities
    Scottish Government
  • Nick Bland
    Deputy Director, Mainstreaming and Inclusion
    Scottish Government
  • Vuyi Stutley
    Solicitor, Legal Directorate
    Scottish Government

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


2. Operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland (in private)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.