General Duty FAQs (for GB)
Last updated: 3 March 2016
A range of frequently asked questions on the general duty. "What is the Duty", Who is responsible for enforcement.
Monitoring and enforcement
Last updated: 13 October 2020
How we assess public sector performance against the equality duty and more information about our enforcement powers.
Health and social care case studies
Last updated: 3 March 2016
Public Sector Equality Duty case study - Increasing awareness of bowel cancer symptoms among the Asian Community.
Human rights in health and social care
Last updated: 30 August 2019
Our work on human rights in health and social care aims to help the English health and social care sector comply with the Human Rights Act 1998.
Guidance for Scottish public authorities
Last updated: 21 July 2016
Read our guidance to support Scottish public authorities in meeting their duties under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
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Scotland Equalities Commission concludes ‘heterosexual friendly’ bed and breakfast case
Last updated: 15 June 2017
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Scottish social security system must be respectful Equality Chief says
Last updated: 9 August 2017
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Welsh Government pledge to Working Forward on pregnancy and maternity rights at work
Last updated: 31 August 2017
The Welsh Government has committed to take action to attract, develop and retain women at work and make their workplace the best it can be, by signing...
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10 years of the Commission: the future of equality and human rights
Last updated: 2 October 2017
To celebrate the Commission's 10th anniversary, we asked some of the UK's leading equality and human rights experts about changes, challenges and the...
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Manchester employers unite to support pregnant women and new parents
Last updated: 9 May 2018
A new regional network, supported by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, will offer events tailored to high-growth industries, including technology...