Working with partners and communities to make Fife a fair, equal and inclusive place to live, work and study.
The Scottish Government have launched a new consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation, following Lord Bracadale’s recommendations from his review of legislation. It looks to gather your views on consolidating all legislation and expanding statuatory aggravations. Throughout the consultation there will be a number of public events providing an opportunity for communities to come togetherContinue reading Consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation
Fife Centre for Equalities is calling for proposals for a project to carry out investigative research to better understand the barriers experienced by communities of protected characteristics that are affected by poverty.Continue reading Call for proposals: Hard Up Communities in Fife – Welfare Reform and Equality
Fife Centre for Equalities (FCE) is encouraging women who live, work or study in Fife to take part in the UN review of the status of women’s rights in the UK.Continue reading Women’s Rights – CEDAW Review Consultation
This survey is to find out about the impact on welfare reform, including changes to benefits and the introduction Universal Credit on equality groups. Continue reading Impact of Welfare Reform on Equality – Quick Survey
FCE is hosting a roundtable on Human Rights on Wednesday 28 February, 1-3pm at New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT. Points raised in the discussion will be submitted to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee of the Scottish Parliament for the upcoming parliamentary review. (click here for a detailed document aboutContinue reading FCE Roundtable on: Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is consulting on a range of powers that they can use to enforce the law and have set in their draft policy on their plans so that employers follow the law without the need for formal enforcement action. The consulting is on the planned approach to enforcement and comments are welcome fromContinue reading Have your say: EHRC plans to enforce the gender pay gap regulations consultation
Come along and visit one of our many Brexit discussion sessions, with the opportunity to ask questions, share your concerns or opinions or even just for a coffee and a chat. We will hold the sessions on: Monday 19th June, 10:30am-12:30pm Town House , 2 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XW. Wednesday 21st June, 6:30-8:30pm Parkgate Community Centre […]
FCE responded to the Scottish Goverment’s Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland closing today with the points below. Our position took into consideration the points raised during our roundtables, feedback from community groups and members in Fife and also incorporates references to current research on the barriers faced by protected characteristics groups. To download aContinue reading FCE Response to the Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland
An Equality Perspective on the Draft Plan for Fife Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2017 – 2027 FCE held on Wednesday 25 October 2017 in New Volunteer House a roundtable discussion on the Fife Partnership plan to make Fife by 2027 a place where all residents live good lives, make informed choices and have a senseContinue reading FCE Response to Let’s Talk: the new plan for Fife
FCE held on Wednesday 25 October 2017 in New Volunteer House a roundtable discussion on the Fife Partnership plan to make Fife by 2027 a place where all residents live good lives, make informed choices and have a sense of control to reach their full potential and where all children are safe, happy and healthy. Continue reading FCE Roundtable on Let’s Talk: the new plan for Fife
The Fife Partnership is currently seeking ideas to make Fife by 2027 a place where all residents live good lives, make informed choices and have a sense of control to reach their full potential and where all children are safe, happy and healthy. The video below (with Closed Captions) explains the wider vision ofContinue reading Let’s Talk – the new plan for Fife
The UK Government’s Social Mobility Commission report calls for urgent reform to socio-economic policy as the current trends point towards further divisions and fragmentation of society across the UKContinue reading FCE Position on: Time for Change – Report on 20 years of social mobility policy
Fife Centre for Equalities has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s Independent review of hate crime legislation. While this consultation is now closed, served as a first point of call towards a more in-depth consultation led by Lord Bracadle over this coming summer. In our view, we welcome the review and also the use ofContinue reading Hate Crime legislation: Scottish Government Independent Review
Click the link below for a month-by-month calendar of consultations on Fife Council services: Fife Council Consultation Diary
Click the link below for currently open consultations from the Scottish Government on Equality, Welfare and Rights: Scottish Government Open Consultations