RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER SECTION 75 OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND ACT 1998
The PPS, like all designated public authorities, is required under this legislation “in carrying out its relevant functions to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity between:-
- persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation;
- men and women generally;
- persons with a disability and persons without; and
- persons with dependants and persons without.”
Matters relating to the prosecution of offences are excluded from Section 75 by Section 38 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002.
The PPS Equality Scheme
The PPS Equality Scheme sets out how we intend to comply with the equality duties and promote equality of opportunity and good relations in carrying out its functions, powers and duties. The Equality Scheme sets out how the organisation will put structures in place to effectively assess and report on the equality impact of its policies; and consult with relevant groups on policy development where appropriate.
PPS Equality Scheme.
Summary of the PPS Equality Scheme.
The Equality Commission (
www.equalityni.org) requires public authorities to submit a yearly report on progress with the implementation of Section 75 commitments, and these and other reports will be made available on this site as they become available.
Disability Action Plan 2009-2011
Disability Action Plan - 2009-2011 (V2).pdf
Annual Progress Reports to the Equality Commission
The PPS Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of Section 75 (2007-08).
Annual Progress Report
Annual Progress Report 2008-09.pdf
Screening Information And Upcoming Consultations
Current Consultations