The Equality Act 2010 brings together and extends existing equality legislation. It gained Royal Assent in April 2010.  The Act applies to England, Scotland and Wales, although Scotland has its own specific equality duties.

Legal Obligations on Colleges under the Equality Act 2010

Scotland's Colleges has produced a paper on the Legal Obligations on Colleges under the Equality Act 2010.

Understanding Legislation provides further information on what’s new and how it affects colleges.

Further information is also available from:

Equality Challenge Unit

Equality and Human Rights Commission