Guidance and regulation

Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.

• From: Equality and Human Rights Commission and 1 others
• Updated: 16 June 2015

How the Equality Act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes mean for the public, businesses, and the public and voluntary sectors.

• From: Government Equalities Office
• Updated: 8 March 2013

• Disability: Equality Act 2010 - Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability (HTML)

  This guidance was first published in May 2011 in PDF format by the Office…

• Individuals: a summary guide to your rights (HTML)

  This guidance was first published in July 2010 in PDF format by the…

• Disability: quick start guide for service providers (HTML)

  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.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 28 May 2024

Guidance for employers on gender pay gap reporting, including preparing your data and making your calculations.

• From: Government Equalities Office
• Updated: 9 January 2024

A list of premises that have been approved for civil marriages and civil partnerships in England and Wales.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 6 January 2023

Help completing the passport application form from outside the UK.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 18 May 2022

This document lists the employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme, and their status (committed, employer or leader).

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 10 May 2024

A list of the supporting documents you need to provide when applying for a passport from outside the UK.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 8 November 2022

A list of the supporting documents you need to provide when applying for a passport from outside the UK.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 21 July 2022

How to apply to the Court of Protection to challenge an order restricting someone's freedom or get a deprivation of liberty authorised.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Updated: 1 May 2024

Use this guide to help you apply for a British National Overseas (BNO) passport from Hong Kong.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 15 July 2020

Describes how the General Register Office can help you research your family tree and family history.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 15 November 2023

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…

• From: Equality Hub
• Updated: 1 May 2024

This guidance is for anyone applying for a British passport who was born in the UK to parent(s) from the EEA.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 30 June 2023

A list of the supporting documents you need to provide when applying for a passport from outside the UK.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 21 July 2022

How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 March 2021

How to use the General Register Office to find birth certificates when researching your family tree and family history.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 6 July 2023

Guidance on how to sign your new passport.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 12 March 2020

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…

• From: Government Equalities Office
• Updated: 22 June 2011

To be used when checking passports for identification.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 19 May 2022