Prof Lesley Sawers OBE

Our Chair, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson discusses the High Court's findings in a recent legal challenge brought by the Good Law Project. Read our summary of the judgment: tinyurl.com/36a56wwa

We welcome the High Court’s judgment in Good Law Project v EHRC. Full statement: tinyurl.com/mrmuf7z

I could not agree more, and I also feel personally vindicated. Being a lay client in litigation was a particularly challenging experience, made bearable by the brilliant and patient lawyers who represented the @EHRC

I am tweeting for the first time since 2022 because today’s judgment was a personal vindication. I’m absolutely delighted, and grateful to the wonderful team who helped us to get this right.

You have until the 31st December to complete our Big Survey ☑️ We'd love to have as many voices of people living with dementia and unpaid carers as possible!

Members of our Scotland Committee met with @ScotHumanRights Commissioners today to discuss shared priorities and future ways of working. See our Strategic Plan for more on our work for 2025-28: equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/strat… More info on our Scotland Committee: equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/how-w…

Tomorrow marks 6 months since the Supreme Court #FWS ruling. We’ve written to @bphillipsonMP asking govt to revoke the 2011 services code and lay our updated version to make it statutory. It accurately reflects law and updated guidance is urgently needed orlo.uk/016fL

This October marks 15 years of the Equality Act 2010, a milestone in advancing equality and human rights across Britain. Our Chief Executive, John Kirkpatrick, reflects on 15 years of progress and protection in this blog: orlo.uk/PwApT

Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here: orlo.uk/vLrbK

“The law is the law is the law – and no one should be waiting for a go-to guide on how to operate within it.” Me on the ongoing fallout from the Supreme Court judgment on what is a woman and the manufactured toilet drama! holyrood.com/editors-column…

Lack of appropriate and affordable housing is limiting investment, making recruitment harder, and holding back communities across Scotland. Our new report, Housing Supply for a Growing Economy, sets out the case for urgent action, focused on five key areas: • Ambition and oversight • Rural growth • Urban certainty • Modern construction • Skills and workforce It’s time to treat housing as essential economic infrastructure. Read the report: prosper.scot/resources/hous…

Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Read our guidance for employers to help support your employees in the workplace: orlo.uk/T4Zji

We acknowledge the importance of these changes to people with the protected characteristics of sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment @EHRCScotland

The Scottish Government has successfully tested an AI tool to summarise consultation responses for the first time in the UK. holyrood.com/news/view,scot…

Please note the extended consultation timeframe for the @EHRC's statutory Code of Practice for Services. Also note this isn't the Employment Code of Practice. It won't be directly relevant to the application of the Supreme Court judgment in workplaces.

We are updating our statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s recent judgment. We will be launching a consultation on these updates soon. Find out more about arrangements for the consultation: orlo.uk/hOYKO

The @EHRC Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations (2011) is now marked as "under review" . I hope this will encourage stakeholders to approach it with care, consider the judgment in @ForWomenScot and comply with the law. equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equal…

Public services are organised and delivered differently across England, Scotland and Wales. All organisations that deliver public services are subject to the PSED general duty, but specific duties vary for each nation. Read more about specific duties: orlo.uk/kU93S

Age is a protected characteristic in the Equality Act. It is unlawful to treat someone differently due to their #age, however the Equality Act also outlines some circumstances when being treated differently is lawful. Understand your rights 👉 orlo.uk/WuokC

I will be on @BBCPM on Radio 4 at around 5:15pm today discussing the @EHRC's interim update on the implications of the decision in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers