Equality Act 2010: Public Sector Equality Duty what do I need to know?

Who needs to be involved?It is important for people throughout public bodies to be aware of the Equality Duty.These include:• Board members – in how they set strategicdirection, review performance and ensure goodgovernance of the organisation.• Senior managers – in how they oversee thedesign, delivery, quality and effectiveness ofthe organisation’s functions.• Equality and diversity staff – in how they raiseawareness and build capacity about theEquality Duty within the organisation andhow they support staff to deliver on theirresponsibilities.• Human resources staff – in how they buildequality considerations in employment policiesand procedures.• Policy makers – in how they build equalityconsiderations in all stages of the policy makingprocess including review and evaluation.• Communications staff – in how they ensureequality information is available and accessible.• Analysts – in how they support the organisationto understand the effect of its policies andpractices on equality.• Front line staff – in how they use equalityconsiderations in the delivery of services tothe public.• Procurement and commissioning staff – inhow they build equality considerations in theorganisation’s relationships with suppliers.6