Research on the Equality Duty by other bodies

Previous Commission research

Practical Implementation of the Disability Equality Duty within Local Authorities (Word)
This report presents findings from a survey of disability equality leads in England, Scotland and Wales
OPM on behalf of the Disability Rights Commission, January 2006

The impact of the race equality duty on council services (PDF)
Survey, good practice examples and reviewed documentation from all 32 councils in Scotland
Audit Scotland, November 2008

Capturing the value of the disability equality duty (Word)
Key findings on the duty five months after it came into force
OPM for the Disability Rights Commission, May 2007

Involvement for real equality (Word)
This report identified how efficiency gains could be made by involving disabled people.
OPM for the Disability Rights Commission, September 2007

Towards race equality (PDF)
An evaluation of the public duty to promote race equality and good race relations in England and Wales
Schneider Ross for the Commission for Racial Equality 2002

Towards race equality in Scotland (PDF)
Summary of evaluation of the public duty to promote race equality and good race relations in Scotland

Involvement for real equality (Word)
This report identified how efficiency gains could be made by involving disabled people.
OPM for the Disability Rights Commission, September 07

Fair for All project report (PDF)
Overview report of gender equality schemes prepared by NHS Boards in Scotland
Fair for All, March 08

Publications by other organisations

Public Sector Approaches to Race Equality
This report presents the results of a qualitative research study to establish the views and experiences of black minority and ethnic groups with regards to public services. Carried out by MORI on behalf of the Audit Commission (2003)

Equality Duties
This report assesses the cost and cost effectiveness of the previous specific Race, Disability and Gender equality duties. Carried out by Schneider Ross on behalf of the Government Equality Office (2009).

Equality Duty Support Package for the Voluntary Sector
This online tool kit has been published by Equality and Diversity Forum to help the Voluntary Sector to have a greater impact on the way that public bodies meet their responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Last Updated: 20 Jan 2015