Scotland & GB Commissioner 2016 - 2025, Deputy Chair 2022-2025, EHRC | Non Executive Director @CrosswindDevel1
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Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
Sad to read in @thetimes that Bridget Phillipson is blaming me for delay to EHRC Code. She certainly stoops low. She had Code for 3 months when she sent me this letter last November - no indication of any grandstanding then.
Our draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations was laid in Parliament by the Minister for Women and Equalities today: ow.ly/amQF50Z2N4Z
You can read the draft Code of Practice in full at: ow.ly/v6qG50Z2N4Y
Are you involved in public sector planning and delivery of transport?
Do you know your responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010?
Our new guiding principles help local authorities and operators implement accessible public transport for everyone: equalityhumanrights.com/our-…
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Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for women’s equality holyrood.com/comment/view,ms…
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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.
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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!
What do you think the next Scottish Government should prioritise for older people? Do you think older people are valued by society?
If you are over 50 and live in Scotland, have your say in our Big Survey and enter the draw to win a £50 voucher⬇️
🔗age.scot/BigSurvey2025
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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/abou…
More info on our Scotland Committee: equalityhumanrights.com/abou…
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Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
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Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
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Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
“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/…
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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/housi…
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
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We acknowledge the importance of these changes to people with the protected characteristics of sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment @EHRCScotland
We have opened our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations.
Share your feedback on whether our updated Code supports those who must comply with the law.
📢 Have your say by 30 June 2025: orlo.uk/n0xxS
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
The Scottish Government has successfully tested an AI tool to summarise consultation responses for the first time in the UK.
holyrood.com/news/view,scott…
Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
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Prof Lesley Sawers OBE retweeted
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
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