Heat in Buildings Bill consultation: equalities impact assessment

12. Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)

12.1 The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) – requires relevant organisations to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act 2010;
• advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it;
• foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.

12.2 To ensure that we take an inclusive approach, we will identify and support people across the range of protected characteristics, ensuring that support is available as required. We will give due regard to the three requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) for all protected characteristics.