Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to Recommendation 3 of the report entitled An inspection into activism and impartiality in policing, published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services on 10 September 2024, what plans the Government Equalities Office has to (a) update the Public Sector Equality Duty guidance for public authorities and (b) make recommendations for legislative amendments to the Equality Act 2010.

Equality is at the core of this government's mission. We are committed to upholding Britain’s long-standing record of protecting the rights of individuals against unlawful discrimination, and ensuring the Equality Act 2010 protects everyone.

The Public Sector Equality Duty requires public authorities, and those carrying out public functions, to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between different people. We will uphold the Public Sector Equality Duty and ensure that all parties exercising public functions comply with its provisions. This includes ensuring guidance for these parties and updating it if legislative amendments to the duty are made.