Race equality

Progress made on the actions in the Race Equality Action Plan 2017 to 2021 and action taken to tackle race inequality in response to the 2020 to 2021 COVID-19 pandemic as well as action from 2021 onwards to implement the aims of the Race Equality Framework 2016-2030.

This report provides a review of the literature on the housing needs and experiences of minority ethnic groups in Scotland, and presents results of secondary data analysis. The research also identifies gaps in the evidence and suggests areas where further research could be useful.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Analysis of stakeholders' responses to our consultation on amending Scottish hate crime legislation.

Update on work by our statisticians and Police Scotland to review the availability of information on hate crime.

'One Scotland: hate has no home here' consultation asks questions on our approach to consolidating all Scottish hate crime legislation and expanding the statutory aggravations.

This report aims to increase the number of teachers from under-represented groups at all levels in Scottish Schools.

This report presents findings on attitudes to immigration from the Ipsos MORI Young People in Scotland Survey 2017.

Workplace Equality Fund open for applications.

The race equality action plan sets out the key actions for the Scottish Government to drive positive change for minority ethnic communities.

Focus on prevention, raising awareness and improving services

10% decrease in racial hate crime charges brought by police.

Assessment of the Scottish Government's Race Equality Framework approach to racial equality.

Report highlighting how Scottish Government will promote race equality and tackle racism and inequality between 2016 and 2030.

Kaliani Lyle to provide insight and advice on implementing Framework actions.