A comprehensive report on race equality published last week marks a "significant step forward" in the development of a comprehensive race equality strategy for Scotland, social justice minister Jackie Baillie has said.
The Race Equality Advisory Forum (Reaf) Report sets out recommendations and action plans for the public, private and voluntary sector. The eight action plans include health and social care, housing, social inclusion, voluntary sector and local government.
Key recommendations include compulsory race equality training in Scottish public sector bodies and positive action to help minority ethnic communities into public sector working and appointment to public positions.
Vijay Patel, a Reaf member and consultant for British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, welcomed the report.
"It is vital that it is used by the Scottish executive as a tool to develop work that has already begun and to ensure that Scotland can truly embrace its diverse communities".
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