Coronavirus (COVID-19) domestic vaccine certification: equality impact assessment

The aim of this EQIA is to analyse the potential impacts for each protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, both positive and negative, of using Covid Vaccine Certification domestically. Where there are potential negative impacts, mitigating actions have been identified.


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95. Source: YouGov online survey. Fieldwork took place on 24-25 August among a sample size of 1007 adults, with results to this question re-based to exclude those who selected “Not applicable” (n=799). Respondents were shown the following statement: “One possible approach to allow entry to venues such as stadiums, arenas and nightclubs is to introduce a Covid certification scheme. The exact details of this would need to be confirmed but an example may involve showing a certificate that proves you have been fully vaccinated or tested negative in the last 48 hours.” Then theywere asked the extent to which they agree or disagree with the following statement: “If I wanted to go to a venue or event, having this scheme in place would make me feel more comfortable doing this.”

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Email: covid19-certificationhub@gov.scot

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