Safeguarding the public sector equality duty

Table of contents

• What is the EHRC’s role in relation to the public sector equality duty (PSED)? How are you seeking to continuously improve and advance equality within the public sector?
• Can you identify any areas of concern or frequently arising problems?
• How has the increase in devolution changed the work the EHRC does?
• How do you think guidance given by the EHRC is implemented? Are there any areas with room for improvement?
• What are your predictions for the future?

Article summary

Public Law analysis: Who ensures that the public sector is meeting its equality duty? Rebecca Hilsenrath, chief legal officer at the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), explains how the EHRC is meeting its equality objectives in practice.