“it is incumbent upon every institution to examine their policies and the outcome of their policies and practices to guard against disadvantaging any section.

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“it is incumbent upon every institution to examine their policies and the outcome of their policies and practices to guard against disadvantaging any section of our communities” Sir William MacPherson Purpose and History

From restitution to mainstreaming From tort model to public law duty Pre-emptive duty of consideration From avoiding to discrimination to promoting equality A new approach to equality

S149 Equality Act 2010 “(1) A public authority must, in the exercise of its functions, have due regard to the need to – (a) Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under this Act; (b) Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; (c) Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. (2) A person who is not a public authority but who exercises public functions must, in the exercise of those functions, have due regard to the matters mentioned in subsection (1).

Protected characteristics Age Disability Gender reassignment Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation

Eliminating discrimination Direct, indirect Harassment Victimisation Breach of equality clauses or rules Breach of non-discrimination rules (s149(1)(a) and (8))

Equality of opportunity Advancing equality of opportunity - removing/minimising disadvantages; - taking steps to meet different needs; - encouraging participation in public life - steps to take account of disabilities (s149(1)(b), (3) and (4))

Fostering good relations Tackling prejudice Promoting understanding

General Principles (1) Decision makers must be aware of duty to have ‘due regard’ Awareness must be of specific content of the duty, not just of ‘equality issues’

General Principles (2) ‘Due regard’ is that which is appropriate and proportionate The severity of effect and numbers affected are significant Rigor and an open mind

General principles (3) Timing is key Focus on equality is an essential preliminary, not a rearguard action An integral part of policy development Duty is ongoing/continuing A duty of consideration – EIA is a tool not and end in itself

Content of analysis EIA is a tool, not an end in itself Object is evidence-based policy not policy-based evidence Equality impact assessment may require focused consultation (see Rahman) unless adequate alternative sources of information

“Cuts” cases Domb Hajrula Rahman W Fawcett & EHRC s31 assessment Gloucester & Somerset libraries challenges Tuition fees Isle of Wight (JM) case

Is the tide turning? MacDonald, SC Police v SSWP (index linking) (CA) R(RP) v Brent (changes to adult social care) Bailey v Brent (CA 19 Dcember 2011) R(Rajput) v Waltham Forest (CA) (change of eligibility criteria) Greenwich Community Law Centre

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