Policy Title: Scottish Climate Change Bill
Department: DIRECTOR-GENERAL ENVIRONMENT
Group: CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER INDUSTRY
Division: Climate Change
Branch: Scottish Climate Change Bill
| Will there be any changes to the policy? |
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| On Age | Yes |
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| On Faith | Yes |
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| On Gender | Yes |
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| On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender | Yes |
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| On Race | Yes |
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| Comments | Early on in the EQIA process which began in September 2007, it became apparent that it was possible that the proposals for the Bill could have a differential impact on certain equality strands. Therefore, a decision was made that the Bill would include provisions to take account of equal opportunities when carrying out functions under the act. Parties responsible for carrying out functions under the act, such as the Scottish Government and a future source of independent advice (such as the UK Committee on Climate Change, a Scottish Committee on Climate Change, or another existing public body) will need to take this duty into account. This will take place on an ongoing basis throughout the lifespan of the Bill, such as when formulating policies to meet emissions reduction targets or the setting of those targets. |
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