On 5 April 2011 the public sector equality duty (psed) came into force in England, Scotland and Wales. This duty replaces the existing race, disability and gender equality duties.
Find out more about the law by clicking the links below
ROTA's Equality Law Project website
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Trust - an improved patient experience *
Hull City Council - a dedicated Access Officer makes a big difference *
Hull City Council - improved accessibility
NHS Lambeth Southwark and Lewisham - commissioning for improved sexual health and HIV services *
Summary: In January 2013, the Commissioning for Sexual Health and HIV team for Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham were developing their HIV care and support. The commissioning team undertook a comprehensive review to ensure that HIV care and support services were modernised in light of the changing needs of people living with HIV and treatment advances.
Newcastle City Council - designing play areas that can include disabled children *
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) - an improved approach on the prosecution of the reckless transmission of HIV *
Summary: Prosecutions for reckless disease transmission under section 20 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 began in 2003. Sentences have been particularly severe, with many people accused receiving custodial sentences or sentences of more than three years. Prosecutions so far have disproportionately affected men of African Origin.
Leicester City Council - taking an inclusive approach to town planning *
Greater London Authority and equality objectives
Approach taken to developing equality objectives
Lewisham Council and equality objectives *
Approach taken to developing equality objectives
Scottish Court Service (SCS)
Community involvement in EQIA of Security Policy *
Background:
As a result of a meeting between CEMVO and senior SCS staff to discuss progress on mainstreaming race equality, the issue of Sikhs entering courts in Scotland whilst in possession of the Kirpan6 was identified as an unresolved concern. It was agreed that the impact of the current security policy on members of the Sikh community needed to be fully assessed.
Process:
