The Sectarianism in Scotland working group is investigating the impact of sectariainism on political, economic and cultural life in Scotland.  We see the current debate on sectariainism as underinformed by empirical research evidence and we aim to remedy that problem by means of empirical research in the area.

 The working group is co-convened by Patricia McCafferty and Susan Wiltshire .

Activities

Amongst its activities the group has submitted evidence to the Cross-Party working group on religious hatred:

Dr Joe Bradley, Prof. Mary Hickman, Dr. Robbie McVeigh, Dr. David Miller, Prof Bill Rolston 'Sectarianism and Racism: Response to the consultation on the report of the cross-party working group on religious hatred', Submitted to the Scottish Executive, 31 March 2003.

Members of the group have also been active in consultation with stakeolders in this area including particpating in the Scottish Executive summit on sectarianism in December 2006.