Equality and Human Rights Commission

Our job is to promote equality and human rights, and to create a fairer Britain. We do this by providing advice and guidance, working to implement an effective legislative framework and raising awareness of your rights.

Latest additions and updates

October 2009

30 October 09: Public sector guidance for funders added
Cohesion and equality: guidance for funders (PDF)

21 October 09: New disability guidance added
Using your revised disability equality scheme to improve the lives of disabled people (word)

August 2009

18 August 09: New equalities and procurement research added
Equalities and procurement research summary (PDF)

18 August 09: New disability general guidance document added
Disability Equality Schemes: the three-yearly review (Word)

May 2009

19 May 09: new guidance added
Elections and good race relations - guidance for local authorities in England and Wales (PDF)
Elections and good race relations - guidance for local authorities in England and Wales (Word)

April 2009

22 April 09: new document added
A guide to the public sector equality duties (PDF)

22 April 09: new document added
Developing equality schemes to meet the three existing duties (PDF)

4 April 09: new document added
The Public Sector Equality Duties and financial decisions (PDF)