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Equality Act 2010
Keeping the sector up to date with the latest developments on the Equality Act 2010 and what they mean for higher education institutions
The Equality Bill received royal assent in April 2010 to become the Equality Act 2010. The Act brings together and extends existing equality legislation.
You can find the latest news, guidance and information on ECU's work relating to the Equality Bill and Equality Act 2010 using the links below.
News
Equality Act 2010: public sector Equality Duty consultation open
Related subject: Equality BillThe Government Equalities Office has published a draft of the specific duties of the public sector Equality Duty
Equality Act 2010: Higher education sector needs to be ready
Related subject: Equality BillUniversities and higher education institutions need to prepare for new equality legislation, expected to come in to effect in October 2010
Equality Bill passed by Parliament
Related subject: Equality BillECU welcomes bold step forward in tackling discrimination
Publications
Equality Act 2010: Implications for higher education institutions
Related subject: Equality BillIn-depth briefing on the impact of the Equality Act 2010 for the higher education sector
Equality Bill: implications for students' unions
Related subject: Equality Bill
A briefing addressing the implications of the Equality Bill for students' unions
Equality bill: impact on higher education
Related subject: General | Equality BillBriefing for Heads of institutions, Human resources, Chairs of Equality and Diversity Committees, Equality and Diversity Practitioners and all senior managers and staff in higher education institutions on the implications of the Equality Bill, as stated on 26 June 2008
Your questions
How do we protect employees from third-party harassment?
Related subject: Age | Gender | Trans | Race | Religion and belief | Sexual orientation | Equality BillWhat 'reasonable steps' can we take to protect our institution's employees from third party harassment on campus, in line with the Equality Act 2010?
Are pre-employment health questionnaires allowed under the Equality Act 2010?
Related subject: Disability | Equality BillDoes section 60 (pre-employment health questionnaires) of the Equality Act 2010 impact upon our existing recruitment policies and practices?
What does the Equality Act 2010 mean for our planned single equality scheme?
Related subject: General | Equality BillNow that the Equality Bill has become an act we are considering expanding our Single Equality Scheme to cover the new protected characteristics - but do we need to? How do the government's proposals for the Public Sector Equality Duty affect our plans?
Other
Moving towards the Equality Act 2010: The impact of Disability Equality Schemes in England
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students | Equality BillResearch to evaluate the impact of Disability Equality Schemes (DES) in higher education institutions in England
Equality Act 2010 seminar: Glasgow
Related subject: Equality BillFree, practical sessions to prepare Scottish higher education institutions for the Equality Act
Equality Act 2010 seminar: Cardiff
Related subject: Equality BillFree, practical sessions to prepare higher education institutions for the Equality Act
Contacts
Staff responsible for this subject.
Chris Brill
Policy Adviser
Telephone: 020 7438 1021
Email: chris.brill@ecu.ac.uk