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The Equality Act 2010: Protected Characteristics
Characteristic:
Employment
Goods and
Services
Gender (Sex)
Gender Reassignment
Pregnancy and Maternity
Marriage / Civil Partnerships
Sexual Orientation
Race
Disability
Religion or Belief
Age
Duty to
Positively
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2. Equality and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan
The Equality Act Public Sector Duty April 2011
The Specific Duties
Publish
E&D Info
Publish
E&D
Objectives
Assess
Impact of
Activities
Data
Collection /
Monitoring
Outcomes
Publish equality profile and ‘decision’ information of employees (150+) and service users
SMART Objectives to meet the general duty
Evidence of consultation, info used and
progress report
Equality Impact Assessments
Information detailing the effect of policies and activities on employees and service users
Collect and analyse equality profile and ‘decision’ information of employees (150+) and service users
For example:
Achievement rates
Research / surveys
Consultation
Attainments / results
Equality and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan
Interpreted from: Technical Guidance on the Public Sector Duty: Equality and Human Rights Commission May 2013