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Public sector equality duty research

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

In 2013 we commissioned NatCen to undertake an independent evaluation of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in Wales. Read our review here.

Equality Objectives

Last updated: 19 Feb 2019

The 'How Fair Is Wales?' evidence and challenges have assisted public authorities in setting their equality objectives as required by the Public Sector Equality Duty in Wales.

Guides to the PSED in Wales

Last updated: 17 Aug 2017

Equality impact assessments

Last updated: 17 Jan 2017

The Commission has developed the materials to help those delivering public services make decisions which are fair to all.

Human Rights: Human Lives. A Guide to the Human Rights Act for Public Authorities

First Published: 01 May 2014

This publication aims to help officials in public authorities understand how the Human Rights Act relates to what they do and how they do it.

Impact of human rights culture on the public sector

First Published: 01 Jun 2009

This report draws on findings from case studies in five different organisations, which have a reputation for having made some progress embedding human rights into their work.

Review of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in Wales: Executive Summary

First Published: 01 Jul 2014

This is the Executive Summary of the Review of PSED in Wales.

Meeting the Equality Duty in Policy and Decision-Making England (and non-devolved public authorities in Scotland and Wales)

First Published: 01 Oct 2014

This guide is aimed at those responsible for implementing the public sector equality duty in public authorities in England (and non-devolved public authorities in Scotland and Wales).

Monitoring report on Local Authorities

First Published: 01 Apr 2014

Following consultation with the Local Government Minister we decided to monitor local government action arising from Public Sector Equality Duty objectives relating to domestic abuse and hate crime.

Monitoring report on the Fire and Rescue Services

First Published: 01 Apr 2014

Following consultation with the Fire and Rescue Services we decided to monitor how the Service identifies vulnerable groups,develops initiatives to prevent fires amongst those groups and whether measures need to be taken to improve the quality of equality data collected.

Monitoring report on the Universities

First Published: 01 Apr 2014

Following consultation with the Education Minister, we decided to continue to monitor actions arising from the specific duty to address gender pay differences in higher education and to find out what actions have been taken to widen access and increase student diversity.

Equality Exchange Conference report 2010 - No challenge too big, no solution too small

First Published: 01 Jun 2010

Report based on the 2010 Equality Exchange Conference, which explored the theme of no challenge too big, no solution too small.

Objectives and the Equality Duty: A Guide for Public Authorities

First Published: 01 Sep 2014

This guide is one of a series written by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) to explain how public authorities can meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010

Public Sector Equality Duty Guidance for Schools in England

First Published: 01 Jul 2014

This guide will help school leaders meet the equality duty. It describes some of the benefits that the equality duty can bring.

Public Sector Equality Duty in Wales: What difference is the Duty making?

First Published: 01 Aug 2014

This document contains examples of work undertaken by public sector organisations in Wales as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Technical Guidance on the Public Sector Equality Duty: Wales

First Published: 01 Aug 2014

This guide offers Technical Guidance on the Public Sector Equality Duty in Wales.

The Essential Guide to the Public Sector Equality Duty

First Published: 07 Jan 2014

This guide is by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to explain how public authorities can meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Essential Guide to the Public Sector Equality Duty: An overview for listed public authorities in Wales

First Published: 10 Jan 2014

This guide is by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to explain how public authorities in Wales can meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

Review of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in Wales: Full Report

First Published: 01 Jul 2014

This is the full report of the Review of PSED in Wales.

Research report 74: Public authority commitment and action to eliminate targeted harassment and violence

First Published: 24 Oct 2011

This report provides a systematic investigation of action by public authorities in Britain to eliminate targeted violence.