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Gender Equality Scheme

3. Background

3.1 The Equality Act 2006 amends the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 to place on all public authorities a general duty to promote gender equality. In carrying out its functions GROS must have due regard to:

• the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment; and
• the need to promote equality of opportunity between women and men.

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