Legal requirements
Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty
- Last reviewed
- 29 July 2026
The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination and includes the Public Sector Equality Duty, which requires public bodies to consider equality in their decision-making.
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.
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Public Sector Equality Duty
The Public Sector Equality Duty requires public bodies to consider how their policies or decisions affect people who are protected under the Equality Act. This helps public bodies to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive.
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