The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook is currently gathering news items for major features on the economic importance of our maritime and subsea industries in the next edition
The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook is monitoring progress on the coalition government’s strategy on public sector Equality Duty.
The public sector Equality Duty came into force on 5 April 2011. The duty was introduced via the Equality Act 2010. It covers age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and gender reassignment.
Developing and implementing the policy requires public bodies to have ‘due regard’ for the following:
• Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
• Advance equality of opportunity
• Foster good relations between people from different groups.
The Equality Duty is designed to support good decision-making. The term ‘due regard’ refers to consideration of how public bodies’ activities affects different people. It is intended to ensure that policies and services are accessible and appropriate to all.
This was submitted by the Parliamentary Information Office. For more information on the Parliamentary Information Office please visit http://parliamentaryyearbook.co.uk/contactus.html & http://www.parliamentaryyearbookinformationoffice.co.uk
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