consider equality within award criteria and conditions in relation to public procurement; set equality outcomes every 4 years and report on progress every 2 years; undertake equality impact assessment of new or revised policies and practices; report every 2 years on how the public sector equality duty is being mainstreamed within the authorities’ functions. In March 2016 the duties were amended so that listed public authorities with more than 20 employees (reduced from 150 employees) are now required to publish details of their gender pay gap every two years and statements on equal pay and occupational segregation every four years. Tax Law See Principle 1.5. Trade Law Export Control Agency Requirement for businesses to apply for export licences for various trades (including arms) in certain countries. Potential human rights abuses are a justification for the refusal of the licences. Privacy and Technology Law Data Protection Act 1998 Personal data may not be used without permission unless for the interests of the data subject or for legal requirements. Personal data may only be obtained for lawful purposes (adequate, relevant, and not excessive). Disclosure and Reporting Management of Health and Safety and Work Regulations 1999 Regulations require that risk assessments are carried out on risks that the businesses pose to health and safety. Modern Slavery Act 2015 Regulations require large businesses (with a turnover of above £36 million) to prepare a slavery and human trafficking statement for each financial year, setting out the steps the organisation has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any of its supply chains or in any part of its own business. Companies Act 2006
consider equality within award criteria and conditions in relation to public procurement; set equality outcomes every 4 years and report on progress every 2 years; undertake equality impact assessment of new or revised policies and practices; report every 2 years on how the public sector equality duty is being mainstreamed within the authorities’ functions. In March 2016 the duties were amended so that listed public authorities with more than 20 employees (reduced from 150 employees) are now required to publish details of their gender pay gap every two years and statements on equal pay and occupational segregation every four years. Tax Law See Principle 1.5. Trade Law Export Control Agency Requirement for businesses to apply for export licences for various trades (including arms) in certain countries. Potential human rights abuses are a justification for the refusal of the licences. Privacy and Technology Law Data Protection Act 1998 Personal data may not be used without permission unless for the interests of the data subject or for legal requirements. Personal data may only be obtained for lawful purposes (adequate, relevant, and not excessive). Disclosure and Reporting Management of Health and Safety and Work Regulations 1999 Regulations require that risk assessments are carried out on risks that the businesses pose to health and safety. Modern Slavery Act 2015 Regulations require large businesses (with a turnover of above £36 million) to prepare a slavery and human trafficking statement for each financial year, setting out the steps the organisation has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any of its supply chains or in any part of its own business. Companies Act 2006
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