Scots health quango blames 'colonialism, imperialism and slavery' for modern-day health inequalities among ethnic minorities

Daily Mail - Oct 21, 2026

Health chiefs have linked the legacy of the British Empire and slavery to modern-day health inequalities among ethnic minorities - despite admitting evidence from Scotland itself is limited.

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