Introduction to Equality and Diversity in the Scottish Court Service
We are committed to mainstreaming equality and diversity in the Scottish Court Service (SCS) and to comply with the Equality Act 2010. Where we can, we will try to exceed the minimum requirements and develop a culture where equality and diversity are firmly established in the way we do our business.
Our approach is set out in our Equality Statement and Guidance which outlines our commitments to treat everyone with courtesy and consideration and the specific actions we will take towards those people with protected characteristics specifically covered by the legislation.
We aim to achieve equality in our services, equality in our employment opportunities, and the fulfilment of our duty to promote equality. We have made good progress in recent years and we will strive to maintain this progress.
- We will ensure that our employment practices and service delivery comply with the general and specific equality duties.
- We will use customer feedback to ensure that people have confidence in our services, whatever their background or their needs.
- We will try and attract people from all sections of the community to our organisation and retain them in our employment.
I welcome your comments on the Scottish Court Service’s Equality Statement and Guidance and your views on how we can continue to improve our approach.
Eleanor Emberson
Chief Executive Officer