Public Sector Equality Duty
Guidance for public sector organisations and employees.
The Public Sector Equality Duty
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)
The public sector equality duty is a legal requirement for public authorities and organisations…
Specific duties
Specific duties in England and for non-devolved public authorities in Scotland…
The specific duties that apply in England and to non-devolved and cross-border public authorities in Scotland and Wales.
Public Sector Equality Duty: specific duties in Scotland
As well as the general duty, the Public Sector Equality Duty regulations set out additional specific duties in Scotland.
Public Sector Equality Duty: specific duties in Wales
This section is about the specific duties that apply to Welsh public authorities.
Technical guides
Technical guidance on the Public Sector Equality Duty: England
This guidance provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law in England.
Technical guidance on the Public Sector Equality Duty: Scotland
This guidance provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law in Scotland.
Technical guidance on the Public Sector Equality Duty: Wales
This guidance provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law in Wales.
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How to consider equality in policy making: A 10-step guide for public bodies in…
Read our guidance for public bodies about the steps to take when considering equality in policy making.
The Public Sector Equality Duty and data protection
This guidance explains the relationship between the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and data protection law.
Artificial intelligence case studies: Good practice by local authorities
Read case studies that show local authorities' good practice when using artificial intelligence.
How GP practices can comply with the PSED
This note explains when the PSED applies to GP practices and other important information to help you advance and promote equality in your practice.
Public Sector Equality Duty: guidance for schools
Schools in England can meet their public sector equality duties by following this non-statutory guidance.
Collecting and analysing equality data in the uniformed services
This guidance is designed to help uniformed services (armed forces, fire and rescue services and police forces) collect and analyse good quality equality data. Other public bodies considering workforce data may also find it useful.
Advice and support
If you think you might have been treated unfairly and want further advice, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
The EASS is an independent advice service, not operated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Phone: 0808 800 0082
Call the EASS on:
0808 800 0082
