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The role of the GEO: embedding equalities across Government

Inquiry

The Committee will examine how the Government Equalities Office (GEO) is delivering on its responsibilities, which are:

- improving equality and reducing discrimination and disadvantage for all in the UK;

- taking the lead on the Equality Act 2010 and being the lead department on gender, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues issues in government including the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, and Civil Partnership Act 2004;

- supporting and implementing international equality measures in the UK, including the UK’s international commitments. The inquiry will consider the organisational structure and functioning of the GEO and assess the effectiveness of the role of the Minister for Women and Equalities.

The inquiry will explore cross-cutting Government equalities strategies and consider recommendations for change to embed equalities across Government.

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Past events

Tuesday 25 May 2021
3:30pm Public
The role of the GEO: embedding equalities across Government - Oral evidence 25 May 2021
3:30pm
  • The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP (Minister for Women and Equalities at Government Equalities Office)
  • Marcus Bell (Director at Equality Hub)
Virtual meeting
Wednesday 14 April 2021
2:30pm Public
The role of the GEO: embedding equalities across Government - Oral evidence 14 April 2021
2:30pm
  • Dr Wanda Wyporska (Executive Director at The Equality Trust)
  • Tim Durrant (Associate Director at Institute for Government)
  • Tansy Hutchinson (Head of Policy at Equally Ours)
  • Rt Hon Justine Greening (Former Minister for Women and Equalities and co-founder at Social Mobility Pledge)
3:30pm
  • Melanie Field (Executive Director for Strategy and Policy, and Wales at Equality and Human Rights Commission)
  • The Baroness Falkner of Margravine
Virtual meeting

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