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<p>It is vital that our response to COVID-19 takes account of the different needs
of people depending on their circumstances. The government has fulfilled its requirements
stemming from the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) for all elements of its response
to COVID-19.</p><p>The Government pays due regard to the equality impacts of its policy
decisions, in line with legal requirements. There are internal procedural requirements
and support in place for ensuring that such considerations inform decisions taken
by Ministers.</p><p>The Government also fulfilled its requirements in relation to
the Coronavirus Restrictions Regulations which were brought into force 23 March 2020,
as well as for subsequent changes to the policy.</p><p> </p>
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