New Public Sector Duties Consultation March 2011:

The Government has announced a further consultation on the Equality Act 2010 Public Sector Duties, that risks substantially downgrading their impact and effectiveness.

Click here for the IEDP Response to this latest Consultation on Public Sector Duties

The Government proposes to remove significant elements of the public sector specific duties in relation to the Equality Act 2010. The deadline for comments to the Government Equalities Office on the draft specific duties regulations is Thursday 21 April 2011.

This urgent announcement contains information about (1) two IEDP consultation meetings on the Government’s proposals for the public sector specific duties; and (2) a request for your feedback on the IEDP’s formal response to the proposed duties. I know our deadlines are very tight. The Government‘s deadlines make this inevitable.
 
CONSULTATION MEETINGS: 11 April 2011

Venue:     Princess Diana Rooms, The County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
Meeting 1:     10:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Meeting 2:     1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

RSVP:     If you can attend, please confirm by Friday 8 April 2011 by sending an email to info@iedp.org.uk
The Original Public Sector Duties Consultation:

The Government Equalities Office is in the process of consulting on the Equality Act 2010 Public Sector Duties.  Having incorporated feedback from IEDP members, the Institute has submitted written feedback to the GEO to ensure our views are taken into account.

Click here for IEDP Response to Consultation on Public Sector Duties