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Commission responds to NAO report on diversity in the civil service.

Commenting in response to the National Audit Office’s report on equality, diversity and inclusion in the civil service, a Commission spokesperson, said:

If our civil service is to continue to be regarded as a world leader, it needs to draw on all talents across our communities. The slow progress in improving diversity suggests there is a lot more to be done. The civil service needs to urgently tackle these issues with new vigour and intensity.

Today’s report reveals a serious underrepresentation of disabled people, ethnic minority staff and women at senior levels of the civil service. Unless more action is taken, it risks failing to draw on the full potential of the communities it seeks to serve.

For more press information contact the Commission’s media office on 0161 8298102, out of hours 07767 272 818.

Notes to editors

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006. It is an independent body responsible for protecting and promoting equality and human rights in Great Britain.  It aims to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and promote and protect human rights.  The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. It encourages compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998 and is accredited by the UN as an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution.

 

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