Date 27 Feb 2007

Scottish public bodies could face legal action for failing disabled people

One in six public sector organisations in Scotland could be facing legal action after they failed to meet a new duty which came into force last year to promote equality for disabled people.

A survey by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) found that one local authority, three Scottish colleges, three national arts and cultural organisations and a further 38 public bodies have still failed to produce a Disability Equality Scheme, almost three months after the 4th December 2006 deadline.

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