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EHRC launch Draft Code of Practise for Schools consultation

Summary: The Equality Act consultations are a statutory requirement and will enable them to create clear and authoritative Codes of Practice and guidance.

The majority of the provisions of the Equality Act came into force in October 2010. The Equality Act provides a modern, single legal framework with clear, streamlined law to tackle disadvantage and discrimination. Not all sections came into law at the same time, and some of the Codes of Practice and guidance are still in preparation. View the Equality Act timeline for more details.

You can participate in this process by selecting any of the live consultations.

The consultation for the draft code of practise of schools in England and Wales is now open and will close on 22 April 2011.

"As part of the new Equality Act, the Commission is hosting a public consultation on the draft Code of Practice for Schools in England and Wales.

The new Equality Act is the most significant piece of equality legislation in recent years. It simplifies, streamlines and strengthens the law. It gives individuals greater protection from unfair discrimination and will make it easier for education providers to understand their legal responsibilities. It also sets a new standard for public services to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

In line with our statutory powers, the Commission is producing this Code of Practice for Schools to explain the new provisions as set out in Chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Act. The Code will help to ensure that the law is applied consistently by lower courts and tribunals, and will also help make the law accessible to a wider audience, including those who have obligations and those who have rights (or their representatives).

This Code sets out clearly and precisely what the legislation means. It draws on precedent and case law and explains the implications of every clause in technical terms. The statutory code will be the authoritative source of advice for anyone who wants a rigorous analysis of the legislation's detail. For lawyers, advocates and human resources experts in particular, it will be invaluable.

We see it as very important that this Code should reflect the needs, expectations and language of the people who are going to use. That is why the formal public consultation is not only a statutory requirement but an essential part of the drafting process."

To download the draft code of practise, please click here

For more information, assessible formats and the source, please click here (EHRC)

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