Equality Scheme for the Department of Education

The Department of Education is totally committed to the proper implementation of the duties imposed on public authorities by Section 75 of and Schedule 9 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998.  These came into operation on 1 January 2000.  They provide that a public authority, in carrying out its functions in relation to Northern Ireland, shall have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity between certain specified individuals and groups, and have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations between persons of different religious beliefs, political opinion and racial group.

Equality Scheme for the Department of Education PDF 499 KB

2001-2006 Department of Education Public Authority Five Year Review Report to the Equality Commission PDF 1102 KB

2005-2006 Department of Education Progress Report to the Equality Commission PDF 1064 KB

2005 Department of Education Screening of Policies in Accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 PDF 245 KB