The Gender Equality Duty / Equal Opportunities Commission, 6 April 2007
http://www.eoc.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=15016
"The gender equality duty for public bodies, which came into force on 6 April 2007, places the onus on organisations to demonstrate fair treatment of women and men in the delivery of policy and services, as well as in their employment."

Guidance for Public Bodies on the Gender Equality Duty
http://www.eoc.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=19951

Code of Practice on the Gender Equality Duty for England and Wales
PDF - http://www.eoc.org.uk/PDF/GED_CoP_Draft.pdf