The Equality Act was passed before the general election with a view to implementing most of the equality laws in October 2010. This time frame was, however, in doubt after the Government Equalities Office (GEO) removed the existing timetable from their website claiming that the new Government had still to conclude their legislative programme. The GEO have now stated that the implementation of the Act will go ahead as originally planned and offer relevant guidance for the voluntary, public, private sectors as well as information for individuals. For more information on this article go to: http://www.out-law.com/page-11200.
The GEO summary guide for public sector organisations and the Acas guidance for employers will be particularly relevant for FE and HE institutions. They can be accessed at: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_act_2010/equality_act_2010_what_do_i_n.aspx.