Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of recommendation 3 of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services' report on An inspection into activism and impartiality in policing, published on 10 September 2024.

Equality and opportunity are at the core of this government's work. We have pledged to uphold Britain’s long-standing record of protecting individuals against unlawful discrimination, and ensuring the Equality Act 2010 continues to provide strong protection for 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 preserve and promote the Public Sector Equality Duty and ensure that all bodies exercising public functions comply with its provisions. This includes ensuring effective guidance is available for those exercising the duty.