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Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

Evening Standard

Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

Lets in rent control areas would be limited to rises of the rate of inflation plus 1% up to a maximum of 6%.

Evening Standard

Welfare reforms will be ‘devastating’ for disabled, Shirley-Anne Somerville says

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke out after the UK Government set out a series of reforms to the welfare system.

Evening Standard

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All devolved benefits will increase in April, announces Scottish Government

All devolved benefits will be increased by 1.7 in April, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville will tell MSPs

The National (Scotland)

Ministers ‘committed’ to working with equalities body on single-sex spaces

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has contacted the Scottish Government following a high profile employment tribunal centred on the issue.

Evening Standard

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary was updating Holyrood on winter payments being delivered by the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the…

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All devolved Scottish benefits to be raised to mitigate austerity, SNP minister says

THE Scottish Government will make it a legal requirement for all devolved benefits to be annually raised in line with inflation, the Social Justice…

The National (Scotland)

'We need to regain trust with pro-Palestine campaigners', says Cabinet Secretary

SCOTLAND’S Social Justice Secretary has admitted the Government has work to do to rebuild trust among pro-Palestine supporters – but stressed…

The National (Scotland)

Draft guidelines for BUDS schools, rehab centres issued

Draft guidelines issued by Social Justice department for differently-abled kids above the age of 18 in BUDS schools and BUDS rehab centres.

The Hindu

PM Modi panicking due to Congress manifesto, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi, promises social justice through Congress manifesto, vows to conduct caste census if elected

The Hindu

Govt. to empower transgenders, says Kerala Higher Education Minister

Kochi government empowers transgender persons through education and training programs, promoting inclusivity and opportunities for all.

The Hindu

‘Ormathoni’ project logo released

Ormathoni is being implemented as part of the dementia-friendly Kerala project.

The Hindu

Ormathoni to be launched for a dementia-friendly Kerala

The Social Justice department will roll out ‘Ormathoni,’ a project for the elderly suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease that affect memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities.

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Elder Line still in limbo

National helpline for elderly (14567) partially functioning in Kerala with minimal staff, field-level activities suspended, funds delay resolved.

The Hindu

International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram

The National (Scotland)

Shirley-Anne Somerville in bid to improve Dunfermline bus network

DUNERMLINE MSP and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has secured a meeting with the Scottish Transport Secretary to discuss issues…

The Hindu

‘Handicapped’ goes, it is Kerala State Differently Abled Welfare Corporation now

Kerala State Handicapped Persons Welfare Corporation Ltd. renamed to Kerala State Differently Abled Welfare Corporation Ltd. after Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu's direction. Union govt. approved name change after director board meeting in August. Director board & general body meetings to be held on Oct. 25 & later to…

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Workshop on welfare schemes for the differently abled on September 15

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No longer alone, 25 discharged patients find home at Valakom

DLSA, Social Justice Dept. partner to rehabilitate 25 elderly, destitute patients; Minister R. Bindu lauds initiative, stresses govt. commitment to safeguarding rights of all citizens.

The Hindu

Autism: parent empowerment programmes to be held in all districts

Parent empowerment programmes will be conducted in all districts to provide scientific training to parents of children on the autism spectrum, Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu has said.

The Independent UK

Independent Scotland would have migrants commissioner, says Somerville

The Social Justice Secretary said the commissioner would ‘speak up for’ those who have chosen to move to Scotland from other countries.

The Hindu

Kerala to conduct census of the elderly

The Hindu

Jobs for all transgender persons to match qualifications in three years: Minister

The Social Justice Department has joined hands with the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission to ensure financial security generated by employment to all transgender persons in the State, Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu has said.

The Hindu

Survey of the elderly soon: Minister

The Social Justice department will begin a survey of the elderly soon, Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu has said.

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