Compact Voice raises concerns about government thinking on equality
Compact Voice have responded to the Government Equalities Office consultation 'Equality Act 2010: The public sector Equality Duty: reducing bureaucracy'.
Our response outlines our concerns about the proposed changes to the requirement for public bodies to publish how they have engaged with communities and assessed the impact of policy decisions.
We have asserted that any proposed changes to the public sector equality duty must not diminish the principles contained in local Compacts, nor any of those practices which ensure greater understanding, recognise the importance of meaningful engagement, and properly assess the impact that proposed policies will have on communities.
For further information about the public sector equality duty, visit the Government Equalities Office website.
