A1. As public bodies local authorities must consider equality in all decisions being made to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) under the Equality Act 2010, and publish information to show compliance with the PSED.  A2. The aim of the PSED is to have due regard to the need to achieve the objectives set out under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 to:
eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act 2010
advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it
foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it
A3. For the purposes of this scheme DSIT has completed a PSED assessment, a copy of which can be sent out on request.