The Fairer Scotland Duty

If there are local or national plans and strategies being developed which you feel could be stronger when it comes to addressing inequality, it may be worth looking into how the Fairer Scotland Duty could apply.

The Fairer Scotland Duty is a piece of legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament which places a legal responsibility on selected public bodies in Scotland to actively consider how they can reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socioeconomic disadvantage.

More information

• This SPICe (Scottish Parliament Information Centre briefing is a good starting point.

• For more detailed information, you can read the Scottish Government’s Fairer Scotland Duty: interim guidance for public bodies.