Public sector equality duty

The public sector equality duty (PSED) as defined and set out in sections 149–159 of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) comprises:

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a general equality duty—the over-arching requirement or substance of the duty, supported by
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specific duties that are intended to help performance of the general equality duty

General public sector equality duty

Practice Note: Public sector equality duty defines the PSED and its role in the day-to-day business of public authorities and bodies. It highlights the three key aims of the duty and breaks down relevant definitions such as ‘relevant protected characteristic’. The Practice Note provides case law and guidance to illustrate considerations when delivering the different aims, by highlighting to whom the PSED applies.

The PSED requires public authorities and other bodies, when

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