It has been announced that the Public Sector Equality Duty provisions of the Equality Act 2010 are to come into force on 6 April 2011.

The Government Equalities Office page has the following available for download:

  • *Draft regulations on the specific duties;
  • *Draft order amending Schedule 19, listing the public bodies to which the duty applies;
  • *A ‘Quick Start’ guide for Public Sector Organisations;
  • *Equalities and Human Rights Commission Guidance.