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Equality and diversity
We are committed to equality and diversity because we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly.
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Equality Act 2010
Find out about our strategy for promoting equality, diversity, human rights and community cohesion and how we monitor our progress.
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Equalities policy statement
Learn how the council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the services it provides.
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Public sector equality duty
When making decisions or policies we consider how they will affect people and have published priority equality objectives to help us do that.
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Interpretation and translation service
To help everyone access the information they need we have an interpretation and translation service.
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Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
Find out how we support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) staff and residents in Leicestershire.
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Equalities groups
Find out about our equality and diversity workers groups, and the role of our departmental equalities groups
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Religion and belief
Find out about the role of the Council in supporting faith communities and religious education in schools.
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Hate incidents
A hate incident is any incident where someone is targeted because of who they are, or who someone thinks they are. Report a hate incident.
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Equality & human rights impact assessments (EHRIAs)
Assessments used to see what effect changes to services or policies will have on people
News
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Have your say on new equalities plan for Leicestershire
The consultation closes on 2 February 2020
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New plan to support people with disabilities launched
The strategy aims to support disabled people of all ages
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Council in top 10 for tackling anti-LGBT bullying
Council is third in Stonewall education index