Equality & Diversity: Legislative Framework
The Equality and Diversity policy has been developed within the framework of existing equal opportunities legislation. This commitment to continual evaluation will ensure that all new or anticipated legislation will be reviewed and incorporated within the policy as appropriate. The policy will be formally reviewed every three years unless legislation or other proposed changes have amended it in the meantime.
- Equalities Bill 2008
- Age Discrimination Regulations 2006)
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendments 2004)
- Gender Recognition Act 2004
- Civil Partnership Act 2004
- Religion or Belief Regulations 2003
- Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003
- Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Children Act 1998
- Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
- The Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- Race Relations Act 1976
For examples of work please see our portfolio on equality and diversity.