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Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
How the Equality Act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes mean for the public, businesses, and the public and voluntary sectors.
This guidance was first published in May 2011 in PDF format by the Office…
This guidance was first published in July 2010 in PDF format by the…
This guide explains what civil registration records you can order from the General Register Office, and how to order and pay for them.
Guidance for employers on gender pay gap reporting, including preparing your data and making your calculations.
A list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales.
Help completing the passport application form from outside the UK.
This document lists the employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme, and their status (committed, employer or leader).
A list of the supporting documents you need to provide when applying for a passport from outside the UK.
How to apply to the Court of Protection to challenge an order restricting someone's freedom or get a deprivation of liberty authorised.
Use this guide to help you apply for a British National Overseas (BNO) passport from Hong Kong.
Describes how the General Register Office can help you research your family tree and family history.
The Minister for Women and Equalities is seeking examples of policy or guidance in which public bodies – or organisations that advise public and private organisations – wrongly suggest that people have a legal right to acces…
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This guidance is for anyone applying for a British passport who was born in the UK to parent(s) from the EEA.
How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
How to use the General Register Office to find birth certificates when researching your family tree and family history.
Guidance on how to sign your new passport.
A lot has been done to help make sure people are treated fairly. We wanted to bring these laws together into the Equality Act so they are clear…
To be used when checking passports for identification.
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