An equalities duty was brought into force for all public bodies, including a general duty requiring schools and other public bodies to have regard for the need to;
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohitied by the 2010 Equalty Act
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.
- Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.