Ministry Of Justice
November 30
16:24
2023
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This Policy Framework ensures that our obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty are met, during our care and management of offenders and children in custody.
- working to prevent and address discrimination on the grounds of the 9 protected characteristics: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion & Belief, Sex, Sexual Orientation
- actively promoting diversity and inclusion
- investigating and dealing with instances of discrimination when they arise
It includes guidance on legal obligations as well as the requirement for monitoring, reporting and producing equality analysis. Full implementation is expected by end January 2024.