WHAT DIFFERENCE IS THE UK EQUALITY ACT 2010 GOING TO MAKE TO WOMENS LIVES?

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EHRC Board and Committee Governance Framework
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Director of Corporate Law and Governance


3.2 Duties 



3.2.1 The Commission shall by using its powers: 


(a) Promote understanding of and encourage good practice in the area of equality and diversity.


(b) Promote awareness and understanding of importance of human rights, encourage good practice and compliance with Section 6 Human Rights Act 1998 ("HRA") 


(c) Promoting good relations between groups 


(d) Monitor the law on equality and human rights 


(e) Monitor progress towards achieving the desirable outcomes under its general duty 



3.3 Powers In carrying out its duties the Commission has various powers set out in the Act including: 


(a) Provide and or publish information and advice 


(b) Issue Codes of Practice 


(c) Conduct Inquiries


(d) Make grants 


(e) Cooperate with persons interested in Human Rights 


(f) Take various types of enforcement actions 


(g) Provide legal assistance 



4.0 Vision, Mission and Priorities Our vision 


4.1 A society built on fairness and respect.

People confident in all aspects of their diversity!