Watch: Disability Hate Crime Webinar Watch Disability Equality Scotland host a webinar discussion on Disability Hate Crime during National Hate Crime Week. During this event we heard from Police Scotland about what hate crime is, how it manifests, how to make a report and why it is important to do so. In addition, attendees discussed their own experiences of hate crime and reporting, and provided suggestions for how the process could be improved. The ‘Hate Crime in Scotland, 2020-21’ report indicates that there has been an increase in the number of charges reported in 2020-21 compared to 2019-20 for all
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Disability Consultation Workshop – COVID Recovery Bill, Tuesday 26 October
Disability Consultation Workshop – COVID Recovery Bill, Tuesday 26 October Disability Equality Scotland is hosting a Disability Consultation Workshop with the Scottish Government’s Coronavirus Legislation Team on Tuesday 26 October, from 1:00pm-3:00pm. This team is working on the Covid Recovery Bill as part of the Government’s Programme for Government 2021 to 2022, which can be viewed here: www.gov.scot/programme-for-government This Bill is currently being consulted on until 9 November 2021 – details are available at this website: www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-legislation The Deputy First Minister leads on the development of the Bill and has committed to including the voices of disabled people in the
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New Webinar Announcement: Disability Hate Crime – Tuesday 12 October, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
New Webinar Announcement: Disability Hate Crime – Tuesday 12 October, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Join Disability Equality Scotland on Tuesday 12 October, 1:30pm – 3:00pm as we host a webinar discussion about disability hate crime. In June 2021, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service released its latest report ‘Hate Crime in Scotland, 2020-21’ showing that the number of hate crimes relating to disability had increased by 14% to 448. This is the highest number of charges reported since the legislation creating this aggravation came into force in 2010. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service maintain that around 97% of
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August Newsletter Out Now!
The latest edition of the Disability Equality Scotland newsletter is out now! Our monthly newsletter brings you the latest news, information, and surveys about disability, from decision makers and Disabled People’s Organisations across Scotland. In this month’s issue you will find: CEO Welcome: Introduction by Morven Brooks News and Information: Ferries for All: NorthLink Customer Experience Survey, Easing Lockdown Restrictions, Vaccines for Young People, One-Stop Hub for Eye Care Health Launched, SCLD Launch Human Rights App, Euan’s Guide Access Survey, Birds of Paradise Young Artists 2021, STV News – Help Increase Disabled Representation Events: Free Training to Stay Safe Online, Watch –
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Watch Now: Return to Public Transport Webinar
Watch Now: Return to Public Transport Webinar Watch Disability Equality Scotland host a webinar discussion on the return to public transport. As restrictions ease even further, disabled people shared their thoughts and concerns about returning to public transport. During the webinar representatives from ScotRail, First Bus and NorthLink Ferries explained what disabled passengers can expect from their service and what measures are in place to keep passengers safe. This was a great opportunity to highlight what can be done to ensure disabled people feel confident and supported throughout their return to public transport. The webinar was recorded live on Thursday
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