The Equality Bill which is currently passing through Parliament hopes to streamline nine pieces of Equality legislation and to strengthen the law to support progress on equality.

The Equality Bill in its current form does present some core obligations for private sector employers.   The increased prominence of equality issues in the public sector is already having a knock-on effect for businesses working in partnership with it. This is likely to be accelerated if the Bill becomes law in its present form.

This guidance note presents some of the key themes within the Bill and sets out the implications for business.