David Thorneloe

Legal Director, Pinsent Masons

David has over two decades’ experience as a senior lawyer in the UK Government, advising on public law issues and the development of policy and legislation. His posts included adviser to the Attorney General on EU law, the constitution and devolution; Head of Employment Law in the Department for Business; and Head of EU law, Legislation and Litigation in the Department for Exiting the EU. He now advises clients in the private and public sectors on issues of public law, legislation and government.

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Public sector equality duty

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides an introduction to the public sector equality duty (PSED) under the Equality Act 2010 and its role in the day-to-day business of public authorities and bodies. It highlights the key aims of the duty and breaks down relevant definitions such as ‘relevant protected characteristic’. Highlighting the scope and application of the PSED, this Practice Note provides references to case law and guidance to illustrate key considerations for delivering the different aims. It also discusses the processes for assessment under the PSED and the role and involvement of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Public Law

Specific public sector equality duties—England

Practice Notes

This Practice Note examines the scope and requirements of the specific public sector equality duties (excluding public sector gender pay gap reporting), which apply in England in addition to the general public sector equality duty (PSED) under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, enabling public authorities in England and non-devolved public authorities in Scotland and Wales to achieve improved equality outcomes in compliance with the general duty.

Public Law