Equal opportunities policies: local authority

Consultant author: Laurie Anstis

Summary

• The Green Book sets out agreed principles and guidance in respect of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination. (See Green Book provisions)
• Public authorities are under a general duty to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations. (See Public sector equality duty)
• Public authorities in England are under specific duties to publish equality information, equality objectives and gender pay gap information. (See Specific public sector equality duties)
• The equality framework for local government provides benchmarks for local authorities to assist them to meet the public sector equality duty. (See Equality Framework for Local Government)