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• Public sector equality duty

  Overview and content list for public sector equality duty. Get help understanding public sector equality duty, and how you can take action.

• What's the public sector equality duty?

  What the public sector equality duty is and how public authorities must comply with it to make sure no-one is disadvantaged by their policies or decisions.

• Equality Advisory Support Service discrimination helpline

  Equality Advisory Support Service helpline offering advice to people who may have experienced discrimination.

• Complaining about the public sector equality duty

  How to use the public sector equality duty to challenge policies or decisions of a public authority which you think discriminate or put you at a disadvantage.

• Public sector equality duty - taking action

  Things to think about before using the public sector equality duty to challenge a decision or policy which discriminates against you, or puts you at a disadvantage.

• Check if you're disabled under the Equality Act

  Check the definition of disability for discrimination at work under the Equality Act 2010.

• Check if you're disabled under the Equality Act

  Check the definition of disability for discrimination in housing under the Equality Act 2010.

• Who must comply with the public sector equality duty?

  Lists the type of public authorities which must comply with the public sector equality duty. Also explains when private organisations or charities must comply, when carrying out public functions.

• Public sector equality duty - taking legal action

  Things to think about when taking legal action against a public authority for failing to meet the public sector equality duty, covering judicial review, time limits and remedies.

• When can you use the public sector equality duty?

  Explains when you can use the public sector equality duty to challenge decisions or policies which discriminate against you, or put you at a disadvantage.