The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published (12 Jan 2011) its latest guidance for public authorities on the new public sector equality duty which comes into force on 6 April 2011. The guidance covers what public authorities should do to meet the duty. This includes steps that are legally required, as well as recommended actions. There will be separate guidance for authorities with devolved functions in Scotland and Wales at a later date. The full press release and a link to the guidance is available at
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/public-sector-duties/