The Essential Guide to the Public Sector Equality Duty: England (and Non-Devolved Public Authorities in Scotland and Wales)

In brief

An accessible guide to the Public Sector Equality Duty for public bodies in England and non-devolved authorities. Explains the general duty, the specific duties, and how to integrate equality considerations into decision-making, policy development, and service delivery.

Key provisions

• holding-1 — Overview of the general equality duty (s.149 EA2010): Overview of the general equality duty under s.149 EA2010: the duty to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations.
• holding-2 — Specific duties (reporting, publishing objectives): Explains the specific duties: public bodies must publish equality information annually and set equality objectives at least every four years.
• holding-3 — Integrating equality into business planning: Guidance on integrating equality into business planning: the PSED should be embedded into all aspects of organisational decision-making, not treated as a separate compliance exercise.

When relevant

Introduction to PSED obligations for organisations new to equality impact assessment processes.