Gender equality reporting in the public sector: Draft bill to facilitate administration

19 July 2024 1 min read

By Barbara Angene

At a glance

  • The Ministry of Digitalisation and Gender Equality has sent a draft bill for consultation.
  • Its purpose is, amongst other things, to facilitate administration in the public sector.
  • The bill is expected to be introduced in the Danish Parliament towards the end of 2024, and if it is adopted it will enter into force on 1 January 2025.

The Ministry of Digitalisation and Gender Equality has sent a draft bill for consultation. The proposal introduces simplifications to the Gender Equality Act in order to facilitate administration in the public sector.

The bill has been sent for consultation, but has not yet been introduced in the Danish Parliament. 

Proposal

  • The main aim of the bill is to facilitate administration in the public sector.
  • The proposal suggests that ministries, governmental bodies, and public enterprises will no longer be obligated to provide updates on their gender equality efforts.
  • Additionally, it recommends that a balanced composition of women and men should be sought on boards and other collective management bodies and at top management levels in institutions, companies etc in the public sector, if there are 50 employees or more.

Timing

The bill is expected to be introduced in the Danish Parliament during fall. If it is adopted, it will enter into force on 1 January 2025.

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