The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain.

This section, How to put equality into practice contains information and resources to help employers, businesses, organisations and service providers take action to promote gender equality and tackle sex discrimination

Smaller businesses already face plenty of demands on their time and resources. So, despite good intentions, it’s not surprising that racial equality issues often come some way down their list of priorities.

The Commission for Racial Equality was set up under the 1976 Race Relations Act. It receives a grant from the Home Office, but works independently of government.

The regulations are the last major stage of the European Employment Directive. Subject to parliamentary approval they will come into effect in October.

Ageism is the most frequently cited form of discrimination by employees. The regulations will provide important new rights and responsibilities for every employee and business in Britain.

Age Positive provides free information on implementing good "age" practices. Business benefits, good practice examples, business champions...

From October 2004 the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) places a legal duty on all those who provide a service to the public to make reasonable adjustments to the physical environment of their premises to ensure that disabled people can access their goods, services and facilities

Working towards a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens