The Gender Equality Duty comes into force in April 2007. All public authorities in England, Wales and Scotland, including colleges, must demonstrate that they are promoting equality for women and men and that they are eliminating sexual discrimination and harassment. This includes publishing a gender equality scheme by the end of April. To help organisations, the Equal Opportunities Commission has set up an online guide.
Guidance has also been incorporated into the forthcoming NJF Agreement in England on Gender Equality.
