Standards

Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society, includes the Public Sector Equality Duty.

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.

Summary of act:

• Equality Act 2010: introduction
• Equality Act 2010: guidance

Public Sector Equality Duty

The Public Sector Equality Duty requires public bodies to consider how their policies or decisions affect people who are protected under the Equality Act. This helps organisations to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive.

Summary of duty:

• Public Sector Equality Duty: overview
• Public Sector Equality Duty: explained