Equality Act 2010 guiding principles for associations
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Equality Act guidance for associations, which covers any group that has at least 25 members and regulates admission using rules and a selection process.
Investigation into Metropolitan Police Service
Last updated: 4 April 2022
Find out more about the Commission's investigation into discrimination, harassment and victimisation of Met Police staff.
Advice to the Welsh Government
Last updated: 1 March 2016
On this page you can read our advice to Welsh Government and political parties.
Modern Apprenticeships
Last updated: 2 March 2016
Read about Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland and what the Commission's equality research in Scotland reports about them.
Consultations in Scotland
Last updated: 27 November 2023
This section contains responses made by the Commission to public consultations from the Scottish Government and other Scottish public bodies.
Equality information to show due regard to the three aims of the duty
Last updated: 4 March 2016
The Commission has a substantial evidence base which we use to inform our priorities and programme of work.
Our regulatory approach
Last updated: 20 March 2020
Our approach is to prevent and stop unlawful actions by working with individuals and organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
What is the Equality Act?
Last updated: 15 March 2016
A new Equality Act came into force on 1 October 2010. The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act.
Sexual orientation discrimination
Last updated: 11 October 2016
What is sexual orientation discrimination? We explain its definition, areas covered and what constitutes discrimination.
Protected characteristics
Last updated: 6 July 2021
It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.