Equality Commission approves DHSSPS Equality Scheme

The scheme sets out how DHSSPS proposes to fulfil the Section 75 statutory duties (set out in the Northern Ireland Act 1998) to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and promote good relations.

DHSSPS Minister Edwin Poots said: “I welcome the Equality Commission’s approval of the Department’s scheme and the acknowledgement that the scheme complied with the high standards of good practice. This Department is fully committed to effectively fulfilling its Section 75 statutory duties across all its functions through the effective implementation of its Equality Scheme.

“The revised scheme acknowledges the important role that stakeholders have to play in ensuring that the statutory duties are effectively implemented and demonstrates the Department’s determination to ensure that there are opportunities, for people affected by our work, to positively influence how we carry out our functions.”

The Equality Scheme is available in a range of formats on request from the Department using the following contact details: telephone 028 9052 0537, email [email protected] or Textphone on 028 9016 3426. It is also available to download here.