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Equality Act 2010 code of practice: Services, public functions and associations statutory code of practice

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment

Specific Action(s):

1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A statutory code explaining discrimination law under the Equality Act 2010 for organisations that provide services to the public, carry out public functions or run associations.

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