This Equality Scheme sets out how the Department of Justice proposes to fulfil its Section 75 statutory duties.
Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities, in carrying out their functions relating to Northern Ireland, to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations across a range of categories outlined in the Act.
Department of Justice - equality scheme 2017