Housing (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment results summary

The Scope of the EQIA

Potential impacts have been considered in the context of the public sector equality duty mentioned above. The intention of the Bill is to improve the housing outcomes in Scotland for people who live mainly in rented accommodation; or who are or at risk of homelessness. As a result, the Bill is anticipated to have a positive impact on all equality groups.

This EQIA has highlighted there may be greater positive impacts on some of people with protected characteristics. For example, in the case of the homelessness prevention measures, some people will be at greater risk of homelessness such as young people which may include but not be limited to LGBTI youth. Whilst recognising the data available does not provide a complete picture of the needs of those with protected characteristics, this assessment has considered the needs of these groups as fully as possible.

In all cases the impacts have been found to be neutral or none, or positive; and no negative impacts have been identified.