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Equality Act 2010 duty commences today
A detailed update on recent Equality Act developments
The public sector equality duty underpinning the Equality Act 2010 came into force today (5 April 2011). This replaces the previous duties for race, gender and disability.
The previous specific duties for race, gender and disability have also been revoked.
What this means for HEIs
Higher education institutions in England, Scotland and Wales have different legislative requirements. Download our update below for full details.
The update covers the following recent developments:
- Public sector equality duty (PSED)
- Specific duties of the PSED
- Positive action measures
- Dual discrimination and third-party harassment
- Equality and Human Rights Commission Codes of Practice
Download the update
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