Sentences with phrase «general public sector equality»

In both cases, the court emphasised the importance of following statutory guidance, carrying out adequate consultation and complying with the general public sector equality duty.

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An answer to a parliamentary question has also revealed that the BHA has received a further # 35,000 from the Equality and Human Rights Commission to to deliver «increased understanding of issues of religion or belief in the context of equality and human rights within the voluntary sector, media and general public».

If Elias is anything to go by, even if the public sector body is only subject to the general duty it will face an uphill task defending indirect discrimination claims unless it is able to show that it had considered the impact of the offending provision, criterion or practice in the light of its general duty to promote equality of opportunity.

Patrick has been a member of the Attorney General's «B» panel since March 2014, having previously been on the «C» panel, and has acted in numerous claims for judicial review across a range of areas, including prisons, immigration, social security, libraries, human rights and the public sector equalities duty.

The Committee notes with satisfaction that the status of women in Australian society has improved considerably during the reporting period, particularly in public service, in the general workforce, and in academic enrollment, although further equality has yet to be achieved in many sectors.