In summary, those subject to the equality duty must, in the exercise of their functions, have due regard to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act (e.g. remove or reduce disadvantages felt by people from different groups). Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not (e.g. meet the needs of people from different groups and encourage involvement in public life or in other activities where participation is low). Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not (e.g. address any prejudice and promote understanding between people from different groups). These are sometimes referred to as the three aims or arms of the general equality duty. The Act helpfully explains that having due regard for advancing equality involves: Removing or minimising disadvantages suffered by people due to their protected characteristics. Taking steps to meet the needs of people from protected groups where these are different from the needs of other people. Encouraging people from protected groups to participate in public life or in other activities where their participation is disproportionately low. The Act states that meeting different needs involves taking steps to take account of disabled It describes fostering good relations as tackling people’s disabilities. prejudice and promoting understanding between people from different groups. It states that compliance with the duty may involve treating some people more favourably than others.
In summary, those subject to the equality duty must, in the exercise of their functions, have due regard to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act (e.g. remove or reduce disadvantages felt by people from different groups). Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not (e.g. meet the needs of people from different groups and encourage involvement in public life or in other activities where participation is low). Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not (e.g. address any prejudice and promote understanding between people from different groups). These are sometimes referred to as the three aims or arms of the general equality duty. The Act helpfully explains that having due regard for advancing equality involves: Removing or minimising disadvantages suffered by people due to their protected characteristics. Taking steps to meet the needs of people from protected groups where these are different from the needs of other people. Encouraging people from protected groups to participate in public life or in other activities where their participation is disproportionately low. The Act states that meeting different needs involves taking steps to take account of disabled people’s disabilities. It describes fostering good relations as tackling prejudice and promoting understanding between people from different groups. It states that compliance with the duty may involve treating some people more favourably than others.
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