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The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 seeks to increase economic prosperity for island communities. Section 13 of the Act requires the Scottish Ministers to undertake an Island Communities Impact Assessment where a plan or strategy is likely to have significantly different effects on an island community than other communities.

Section 1 of the Equalities Act 2010 places a responsibility on public bodies to actively consider how they can reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socioeconomic disadvantage. The duty focuses on socio-economic inequality issues such as low income, low wealth, and area deprivation.

Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 sets out a ‘public sector equality duty’ focused around eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between people with specific ‘protected characteristics’ (i.e. demographic attributes), as defined in the Act.

In Scotland, the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 requires public bodies to assess, consult and monitor the likely significant impacts of their plans, programmes or strategies on the environment.

Section 1 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 requires the Scottish Ministers to consider whether policies have impacts on children and young people and to assess what further action is required to ensure compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

During 2019 the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) undertook research to explore the transport barriers faced by disabled people and older people when accessing health and social care appointments and facilities. They gathered insights and information on initiatives that worked well to gain a better understanding of the issues and barriers.

The rationale for improvements to road, rail, public transport and active travel on key strategic corridors in the South West of Scotland

This policy document sets out how measures including de-vegetation will be implemented while giving due consideration to the natural environment and to engagement with lineside neighbours.

SQUIRE reports provide a general overview of rail performance for the year

SQUIRE reports provide a general overview of rail performance for the year