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This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.

Simple terms explainer:

Councils must regularly report on how they are meeting their equality responsibilities. This means publishing a progress report at least every two years showing how equality is being built into everyday work, and setting clear equality outcomes at least every four years to help improve fairness and reduce discrimination. These reports make sure the council is transparent, accountable, and focused on creating better outcomes for all communities.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Corporate services


Duty type

Public impact


Social determinant of health

Social and comunity context

Emerging policy and legislation


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Bodies with shared interest

Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
Audit Scotland
Accounts Commission
Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

Standards and frameworks


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