@SP_Equalities

Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee examines equal opportunities, human rights and civil justice policy and legislation.

 Holyrood, Edinburgh
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Joined November 2012
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Over the last month, we've heard from organisations and professionals working in equalities, human rights and civil justice about the key issues and challenges within our remit. Watch our recent meetings on our website.ow.ly/oL5m50ZQZoj
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In our most recent session, we put some of the issues we heard in those initial meetings to @SimitaSKumar , Minister for Equalities and Kirsten Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety: parliament.scot/chamber-and-…

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This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Information about the Committee’s work over this past Session 6: ow.ly/GMb250YFL09 Information about the election: ow.ly/zFKo50YFKYt xitter.cf/ScotParl/status/204215…

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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.

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🔊 Today is Dissolution - the official end of this parliamentary session. The Scottish Parliament shuts down so an election can happen, and MSPs no longer hold office. That means no more parliamentary work until a new Parliament is elected. Find out more at our election hub: ow.ly/ZIQF50YGkWS
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🔔 We're now in campaign recess 🔔 That means that no more debates or Committee meetings will be held during this session, unless Parliament is recalled.
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Our Committee has completed its work for the session. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our inquiries over the last five years. We have just published our legacy report, which can be read here: ow.ly/FYPo50YxtKa

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"For neurodivergent people, we want Scotland to be a welcoming place, but also a place that uplifts, that supports and ensures that they can thrive in whatever they want to do..." Read our new report on Neurodivergence in Scotland: ow.ly/hrzH50YwAVC
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What support is available to Deaf women who are victims of domestic abuse? Lucy Clark, a Deaf domestic abuse survivor, gave evidence to us to explain the challenges faced by Deaf victims. Watch the meeting: ow.ly/hLhq50YoFfA
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This morning we will take evidence on domestic abuse, communication issues and the impact on Deaf families. The session will start at 9.30am: ow.ly/RQuk50YoqcV
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🆕 Targeted action is needed to ensure rural access to services, opportunities and rights. We have been looking at the challenges faced by people living in rural communities. Read our new report: ow.ly/VeLC50YiF0L
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Tomorrow morning, we will meet to consider: - changes to legal aid fees - Scotland’s implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - support for neurodivergent people in Scotland Watch live on the @scotparl website from 9:30am.
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🆕 Targeted action is needed to ensure rural access to services, opportunities and rights. We have been looking at the challenges faced by people living in rural communities. Read our new report: ow.ly/VeLC50YiF0L
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Dani Cosgrove from @standuk01 joined our roundtable on neurodiversity this week and spoke about how masking at school can be seen as a success, while actually making it more difficult to get support. Watch the session: ow.ly/YJTm50YhT7L
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"You're never going to get a better expert than those who are actually living it." 🗣️ May Dunsmuir, President, Health and Education Chamber, First-tier Tribunal for Scotland took part in our roundtable on neurodivergence and justice. Watch the meeting: ow.ly/JQbQ50Yh9We
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We'll continue our inquiry into on neurodivergence in Scotland at 9am tomorrow. Our first roundtable will focus on Justice - we'll hear from representatives of @COPFS, @SCTScourtstribs, @PoliceScotland, @Lawscot, @EdinburghNapier and @CAMHnews.
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Our second panel will be formed of organisations that support neurodivergent people, including representatives of @scottishadhdco, @standuk01, @AutismScotland, @scottishautism and @PAMIS_Scotland. The meeting will be available to watch live or on demand on the @ScotParl website.
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We will continue our inquiry on neurodivergence in Scotland tomorrow with two roundtable evidence sessions. At the first roundtable we'll look at education and hear from @COSLA, @ADEScotland, @donaldson_trust, Children in Scotland, @Aspep1, @DrJasonLang and @EISUnion.
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We will then look at employment with @SUSEScotland, @FSB_Scotland, @Strath_FAI, @skillsdevscot, @MindroomInform and @CIPD. Watch our meeting live from 9am tomorrow on the @ScotParl website.
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We'll take evidence on the Scottish Budget at 10am tomorrow morning. @ShonaRobison and @kaukabstewart will give evidence. The session will be available to watch on the Scottish Parliament's website.
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This morning we visited @MindroomInform as part of our neurodivergence inquiry. At this helpful meeting, we discussed the employment challenges faced by neurodivergent people and how some organisations provide support. Learn more about our inquiry: ow.ly/19qo50Y4iO5
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Paul McLennan MSP, sitting at a large table, discussing neurodivergence and employment with the panel at the Salvesen Mindroom Centre.

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Karen Adam MSP, sitting at a large table, discussing neurodivergence and employment with the panel at the Salvesen Mindroom Centre.

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"It was desperation." This week, we held a roundtable discussion about neurodivergence with autistic disabled people’s organisations and ADHD organisations. Watch the full session: ow.ly/sreP50Y1Nkb
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