Evaluating the socio-economic duty in Scotland and Wales

The socio-economic duty is part of the Equality Act 2010. It aims to reduce inequality for people who experience socio-economic disadvantage.

This report looks at how 24 public bodies in Scotland and Wales are implementing, or preparing to implement, the duty.

It highlights:

• how the duty can be implemented effectively 
• the barriers that get in the way
• how the duty affects the behaviour of public bodies
• the steps needed to ensure future success