EHRC to investigate public bodies on disability hate crime

Added on Tuesday 15 Jun 2010

Disability hate crime action to be investigated - The UK's equality watchdog has announced an inquiry into whether public bodies are doing enough to stop disability hate crime.

Source: The Guardian

 

 

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Spotlight on LCiL

The Mobility Roadshow is coming to Edinburgh!  Exhibitions on equipment, mobility, adapted vehicles, disability sport, and local services.  Look out for LCiL at the roadshow.  Read more....

 

LCiL is hosting its first ever Annual Lecture on 8th October 2010. The main speaker for the event will be Dr Kevin Woods, the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland. 

 

The LCiL Summer Newsletter is now available.  This issue features articles on changes to benefits and travel concessions.  Read more.... 

 

Your Call is hosting a conference on counselling and psychological support for disabled people.  Read more......

 

Interactive info session for young disabled people between 18-25,  Your time to choose! What can Direct Payments do for you?  Read More...

 

  

• End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill 2010 - MSP Margo MacDonald's assisted dying bill is currently being considered by a special committee at the Scottish Parliament.

 

Click here to read LCiL's response to the End of Life Assistance Bill. 

 

Comment by LCiL member, Suselle Boffey, about the End of Life Bill.

 

 

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