Colleagues may be interested on the DRC's view on SESs:
Thinking about a single equality scheme?
Many public authorities have expressed an interest in developing single equality schemes to meet their obligations on race and gender as well as disability. In response the DRC has produced a note reflecting our view.
Although it is not unlawful to produce a single equality scheme under the DED this may be problematic, due to the distinctiveness of disability rights and the duty itself.
The DRC would caution against single equality schemes unless this has been very carefully thought through and planned. Without careful planning there is a danger of not effectively meeting the requirements of the duty and failing to effectively promote disability equality.
Follow the link to read our note on producing single equality schemes
http://www.drc.org.uk/pdf/Single%20Equality%20Scheme.pdf
Mel
Melanie Landells
Head of Equality & Diversity
Secretariat
Plymouth University
Plymouth PL4 8AA
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list on behalf of Hunter Sara
Sent: Fri 15/09/2006 10:17
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Subject: Re: Single Equality Scheme
Because of the different legislation in N Ireland we have had a single
equality scheme for the past 5 years. It is available at
http://www.equality.ulster.ac.uk/scheme.html
Regards
Sara
Sara P Hunter
Head of Equality Policy and Practice
Department of Teaching and Learning
University of Ulster
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Newtownabbey
BT37 0LR
+44 2890 368137
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From: Helen Tatch [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 14 September 2006 12:13
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Subject: Single Equality Scheme
Hi all
Following the publication of HEFCE's Single Equality Scheme (SES)
consultation, I was wondering whether any colleagues within other
universities are planning on (or already are) developing their own SES?
Kind regards
Helen Tatch
Staff Equality and Diversity Adviser
University of Brighton
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