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Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace. We've produced a guide detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented. Discover more here:
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We have published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care. Our findings and recommended actions are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as.- maternity and neonatal services.- GP practices.- regulators. 🔗
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Our code of practice consultation has closed. Next, we will:.✔️ analyse the responses.✔️ update the draft code.✔️ submit to government to lay in Parliament. The draft code, all related updates, statements and guidance are on our website here:
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In 2020, a whistleblower raised concerns about discriminatory booking practices at Pontins. Following a legal agreement and subsequent investigation, we found evidence of direct race discrimination. 📄 Read the full report:
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We’ve now closed our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice. We received 25,825 responses. We’re grateful to all who shared their views to help ensure our guidance is clear and authoritative. Read more:
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We’ve now closed our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice. We received 25,825 responses. We’re grateful to all who shared their views to help ensure our guidance is clear and authoritative. Read more:
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RT @CommonsWEC: Tomorrow we will be holding a joint pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC….
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Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport. Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society. Read our strategic plan here:
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We welcome the Court of Appeal's decision in upholding the length of our Code of Practice consultation as lawful and refusing permission for the judicial review sought by Liberty. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Monday 30 June. Read our statement:
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Public services are organised and delivered differently across England, Scotland and Wales. All organisations that deliver public services are subject to the PSED general duty, but specific duties vary for each nation. Read more about specific duties:
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Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace. We've produced a guide detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented. Discover more here:
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We have added a clarification to our interim update on the practical implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment, in relation to the requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. See:
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Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported at work. Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. We have produced practical guidance on how employers can meet their obligations. Read our 8 step guide here:
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There is one week left to respond to our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. Share your views by 30 June to ensure your voice is heard. We are only able to accept submissions via this survey.
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Our consultation on updates to our Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations is open until 30 June. To ensure your views are heard please share via the direct link below. We are only able to accept submissions via this survey.
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- Addressing violence perpetrated by the police.- Addressing low prosecution rates for sexual offences.- Improving accessibility in domestic abuse refuges. We will be reviewing the report and the UK government's response closely. Read our March 24 report
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Today @coe experts (GREIVO) have published their report on UK compliance with the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Our March 2024 evidence to their baseline report highlighted urgent areas for improvement including;
The UK 🇬🇧 has introduced key #VAW legislation, but #GREVIO stresses that weakened public services, gaps in judicial training, and lack of funding, leave many victims vulnerable and undermine effective implementation of the #IstanbulConvention. Check out the 🆕 #GREVIO report 👇.
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📋 We’ve made a number of recommendations to local authorities in England and Wales, the UK and Welsh governments and other bodies to help improve the system for challenging adult social care decisions. Discover more about our inquiry 👉
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Our human rights tracker is an online tool to help you track how well the UK and Welsh governments are putting their human rights duties into practice. Find out more:
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Public services are organised and delivered differently across England, Scotland and Wales. All organisations that deliver public services are subject to the PSED general duty, but specific duties vary for each nation. Read more about specific duties:
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