Policy
Section 75 Statement
This statement sets out how Rutledge Group has regard to the principles of Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 in our work with public bodies and learners across Northern Ireland.
Background
Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 places a statutory duty on designated public authorities to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and to have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations across nine equality categories.
The Nine Categories
- Religious belief
- Political opinion
- Racial group
- Age
- Marital status
- Sexual orientation
- Gender
- Disability
- Dependants
Our Approach
While Rutledge is a private organisation, we contract with public authorities (including the Department for the Economy and Health & Social Care Trusts) and therefore mirror Section 75 principles in our recruitment, training delivery and care services.
Equality Screening
New policies and substantive policy changes are screened for differential equality impact. Where adverse impact is identified, we engage with affected groups to mitigate.
Contact
To request information about an equality screening or to raise a Section 75 concern, email info@rutledgegroup.co.uk.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Next review due: September 2027. Rutledge Group, Rutledge House, 25-27 New Row, Coleraine, BT52 1AD.