National action plan on neurological conditions: equality impact assessment

Background

All public bodies in Scotland, including the Scottish Government, must comply with the public sector equality duty set out in the UK Government's Equality Act 2010, which requires that in exercising functions due regard is given to the need to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Act;
• advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and
• foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.