News from LCIL/REDP http://www.redp.org.uk/ 2012-05-18T13:29:06+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) 2012-05-15T15:21:27+01:00 2012-05-15T15:21:27+01:00 /news/items/black-minority-groups-more-likely-to-receive-extra-days-in-custo

More then 1,800 days of additional punishment have been handed out at Ashfield YOI in Bristol

2012-05-15T13:28:24+01:00 2012-05-15T13:28:24+01:00 /news/items/over-looked-communities-over-due-change

How services can better support BME disabled people

2012-05-15T13:21:36+01:00 2012-05-15T13:21:36+01:00 /news/items/joint-ngo-statement

The Brighton Declaration must strengthen human rights protection in Europe and preserve the integrity and authority of the European Court of Human Rights

2012-05-15T13:13:39+01:00 2012-05-15T13:13:39+01:00 /news/items/british-humanist-association-report-on-prganisation-of-faith-sch

British Humanist Association publishes report

2012-05-15T13:03:29+01:00 2012-05-15T13:03:29+01:00 /news/items/gay-and-bisexual-men-neglected-by-health-services

Stonewall publishes world's largest Gay and Bisexual Men's Health Survey

2012-05-15T12:43:07+01:00 2012-05-15T12:43:07+01:00 /news/items/occ-report-on-children-and-equality

Equality evidence relating to children and young people in England

2012-05-15T11:23:35+01:00 2012-05-15T11:23:35+01:00 /news/items/make-your-experience-count

Take part in the largest ever European LGBT survey

2012-05-15T10:42:06+01:00 2012-05-15T10:42:06+01:00 /news/items/parliamentary-debate-on-the-equality-and-human-rights-commission

Equality and Human Rights Commission - debate

2012-05-15T10:30:25+01:00 2012-05-15T10:30:25+01:00 /news/items/commission-publishes-research-on-european-court-of-human-rights-

Research released by the Commission

2012-05-15T10:22:17+01:00 2012-05-15T10:22:17+01:00 /news/items/legal-aid-sentencing-and-punishment-of-offenders-act

Royal assent and summary of changes

2012-04-24T15:20:02+01:00 2012-04-24T15:20:02+01:00 /news/items/websites-suffer-in-comparison-with-decent-access-standards

Leading price comparison websites are ignoring their legal obligations to make their sites accessible to disabled people, according to a new report.

2012-04-24T11:04:14+01:00 2012-04-24T11:04:14+01:00 /news/items/coverage-of-event-was-disappointing

This letter appears in the Leicester Mercury (though not on the website)

2012-04-19T09:07:02+01:00 2012-04-19T09:07:02+01:00 /news/items/fra-survey-of-jewish-people-s-experiences-and-perceptions-of-ant

FRA - European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

2012-04-19T09:02:05+01:00 2012-04-19T09:02:05+01:00 /news/items/equality-and-human-rights-commission-research-update-march-2012

Updated research from EHRC

2012-04-19T08:54:10+01:00 2012-04-19T08:54:10+01:00 /news/items/access-to-elected-office-for-disabled-people-strategy-complience

Guidance for political parties

2012-04-19T08:48:00+01:00 2012-04-19T08:48:00+01:00 /news/items/progress-report-by-the-ministerial-working-group-on-tackling-ine

Progress report includes 28 commitments from across Government that will help mainstream services work more effectively with the Gypsy and Traveller communities

2012-04-19T08:34:29+01:00 2012-04-19T08:34:29+01:00 /news/items/consultation-and-responses-on-equal-civil-marriage-consultation

Consultation from Home Office

2012-03-23T15:49:54+01:00 2012-03-23T15:49:54+01:00 /news/items/budget-not-george-s-marvellous-medicine-for-the-voluntary-sector

We have responded to the Budget today. Sir Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive of NCVO, said: 'This is certainly not "George’s Marvellous Medicine" for the charity sector, and only goes a little way towards sweetening the bitter pill of the multiple financial pressures currently hitting the sector.

2012-03-23T15:43:29+01:00 2012-03-23T15:43:29+01:00 /news/items/report-of-labour-s-commission-on-women-s-safety

‘Everywoman Safe Everywhere’, the First Interim Report of the Labour Party’s Commission on Women’s Safety, was published in March 2012.

2012-03-23T15:36:10+01:00 2012-03-23T15:36:10+01:00 /news/items/delay-in-implementing-ban-on-age-discrimination

In March 2012, the Government announced that it has decided to delay a decision on implementation of its proposed ban on age discrimination in the provision of services, which it had envisaged bringing into force in April 2012.

2012-03-23T15:33:50+01:00 2012-03-23T15:33:50+01:00 /news/items/government-consultation-on-equal-civil-marriage

Home Office launches a consultation on equal civil marriage

2012-03-23T15:31:13+01:00 2012-03-23T15:31:13+01:00 /news/items/update-on-statutory-codes-of-practice-on-the-public-sector-equal

In March 2012, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced that it is no longer able to proceed with plans for further statutory codes of practice on the Public Sector Equality Duty.

2012-03-22T10:37:40+01:00 2012-03-22T10:37:40+01:00 /news/items/premier-league-signs-the-sports-charter

The government's Sports Charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport received a decisive boost today when all twenty clubs in the Premier League signed up.

2012-03-23T08:54:28+01:00 2012-03-23T08:54:28+01:00 /news/items/challenge-it-report-it-stop-it

The Government's plan to tackle hate crime

2012-03-19T11:08:15+01:00 2012-03-19T11:08:15+01:00 /news/items/end-of-life-care-services-letting-down-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) people report feeling let down by end of life care services, according to a new report out today by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) and the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organisations.

2012-03-15T16:17:18+01:00 2012-03-15T16:17:18+01:00 /news/items/redp-hate-crime-seminars

Dates of upcoming seminars

2012-03-09T10:00:26+01:00 2012-03-09T10:00:26+01:00 /news/items/human-rights-protect-everyone-in-britain-and-affect-every-aspect

Human rights, The Commissionion's role, and The Review

2012-03-08T16:19:24+01:00 2012-03-08T16:19:24+01:00 /news/items/letter-to-the-independent-by-human-rights-commissioner-on-gypsie

Independent publishes letterby Thomas Hammerberg, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

2012-03-08T16:11:44+01:00 2012-03-08T16:11:44+01:00 /news/items/three-steps-to-escaping-domestic-violence

Leaflet for BME women and children

2012-03-08T16:08:43+01:00 2012-03-08T16:08:43+01:00 /news/items/marmot-review-two-years-on-data

Figures to mark the second anniversary of the publication of the Marmot Review

2012-03-09T15:40:43+01:00 2012-03-09T15:40:43+01:00 /news/items/clg-strategy-creating-the-conditions-for-integration

Department for communities and local government publishes its new strategy

2012-03-08T15:50:35+01:00 2012-03-08T15:50:35+01:00 /news/items/fra-factsheet-on-inequalities-and-multiple-discrimination-in-hea

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights publishes a factsheet

2012-03-06T16:02:27+01:00 2012-03-06T16:02:27+01:00 /news/items/commission-publishes-human-rights-review

The Commission today publishes a landmark review of how well public authorities deliver human rights protection and promotion in England and Wales. It is the second report in the 'How Fair is Britain?' series.

2012-03-06T13:51:41+01:00 2012-03-06T13:51:41+01:00 /news/items/too-many-young-people-suffering-in-silence-with-mental-health-pr

Deputy Prime Minister announces extra £22 million for ground-breaking children's mental health programme

2012-03-06T13:46:23+01:00 2012-03-06T13:46:23+01:00 /news/items/lottery-50m-to-put-people-power-into-practice-in-england-communi

Fifty communities across England are today each taking charge of £1million to spend on making their areas better places to live - in a pioneering Lottery funding scheme to empower local people.

2012-02-24T09:42:45+01:00 2012-02-24T09:42:45+01:00 /news/items/age-discrimination-in-the-provision-of-services-and-public-funct

The Government has decided to delay a decision on implementation of its proposed ban on age discrimination in the provision of services, which it had envisaged bringing into force in April 2012. This means that any ban is unlikely to come into effect before October 2012.

2012-02-23T15:58:25+01:00 2012-02-23T15:58:25+01:00 /news/items/creating-the-conditions-for-integration

This document sets out the Government's approach to achieving a more integrated society, focusing on creating the conditions for everyone to live and work successfully alongside each other.

2012-02-23T14:11:28+01:00 2012-02-23T14:11:28+01:00 /news/items/vacancy-edf-human-rights-program-director

Deadline - 27th February 2012

2012-02-24T12:02:07+01:00 2012-02-24T12:02:07+01:00 /news/items/choice-unlimited

An opportunity to find out about information, services, products, ideas and innovation for disabled, older people and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

2012-02-15T13:27:50+01:00 2012-02-15T13:27:50+01:00 /news/items/stronger-cps-cases-in-hate-crime-lead-to-increase-in-guilty-plea

The CPS is prosecuting more hate crimes, more successfully and with more defendants pleading guilty than ever before.

2012-02-15T11:02:24+01:00 2012-02-15T11:02:24+01:00 /news/items/court-ruling-means-disabled-air-passengers-are-not-protected-say

The Courts of Appeal's dismissal of two discrimination claims supported by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has narrowed the rights of disabled people when flying

2012-02-15T10:44:47+01:00 2012-02-15T10:44:47+01:00 /news/items/tackle-mental-health-problems-among-those-with-long-term-conditi

Following NICE clinical guidelines can help improve the care of people with long-term conditions who also have mental health problems, a leading thinktank says.

2012-02-13T14:23:07+01:00 2012-02-13T14:23:07+01:00 /news/items/coffee-morning-with-action-deafness

Share experiences of raising a deaf child, learn some new parenting skills

2012-02-13T12:12:44+01:00 2012-02-13T12:12:44+01:00 /news/items/landing-in-dover-report

The Children's Commissioner for England publish a report 'Landing in Dover' which includes shocking findings into the care of unaccompanied children when they arrive in the UK

2012-02-13T11:09:17+01:00 2012-02-13T11:09:17+01:00 /news/items/civil-partners-win-against-gay-discrimination-appeal

The EHRC has successfully defended an appeal in the Court of Appeal

2012-02-10T11:05:50+01:00 2012-02-10T11:05:50+01:00 /news/items/one-east-midlands-february-newsletter

e-Bulletin for One EastMidlands - February 2012

2012-02-09T13:53:53+01:00 2012-02-09T13:53:53+01:00 /news/items/people-often-not-at-the-centre-of-their-own-care-says-cqc-as-it-

The CQC publishes a further 20 reports

2012-02-06T15:22:41+01:00 2012-02-06T15:22:41+01:00 /news/items/lawyer-wins-gay-discrimination-claim-against-law-firm

An Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld that law firm Bivonas LLP discriminated against lawyer on the basis of sexual orientation

2012-02-02T14:06:42+01:00 2012-02-02T14:06:42+01:00 /news/items/new-interpreter-services-to-provide-more-efficient-and-effective

Courts across England and Wales have started using a new interpreter service which is expected to save tax-payers more than £18m a year

2012-02-02T13:46:14+01:00 2012-02-02T13:46:14+01:00 /news/items/enduring-myths-about-rape-victims-lead-to-acquittals-says-chief-

Alison Saunders says jurors arrive at court with preconceptions about women which affects how they consider evidence

2012-02-02T13:31:16+01:00 2012-02-02T13:31:16+01:00 /news/items/february-lgbt-history-month

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February

2012-01-31T11:47:53+01:00 2012-01-31T11:47:53+01:00 /news/items/equality-and-human-rights-news-january-2012

January 2012 Newsletter from EHRC

2012-01-26T15:50:23+01:00 2012-01-26T15:50:23+01:00 /news/items/thirty-ngos-call-for-protection-for-legal-aid

More than 30 non-government organisations wrote to the Times asking that legal aid to be protected where it matters most

2012-01-26T15:36:30+01:00 2012-01-26T15:36:30+01:00 /news/items/evidence-to-the-leveson-inquiry-on-violence-against-women

Oral evidence given to the Leveson Inquiry about the media's biased and prejudicial treatment of women

2012-01-26T15:20:28+01:00 2012-01-26T15:20:28+01:00 /news/items/prime-minister-s-speech-on-the-european-court-of-human-rights

On 25th January 2012, the Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech to the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europestressing the UK's commitment to human rights but proposing reforms to the European Court of Human Rights.

2012-01-26T14:47:50+01:00 2012-01-26T14:47:50+01:00 /news/items/commission-funds-first-age-discrimination-cases-heard-at-the-sup

The commission will use the first two age discrimination cases to be heard by the UK's Supreme Court to argue that an exception to the law banning age discription in employment is in urgent need of clarification.

2012-01-24T16:09:37+01:00 2012-01-24T16:09:37+01:00 /news/items/first-big-grants-to-help-vcs-groups-plan-for-more-sustianable-fu

Over 90 Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) projects in England we be able to better plan for their future in the uncertain economic environment after receiving Big Lottery Fund (BIG) grants recently.

2012-01-13T15:50:42+01:00 2012-01-13T15:50:42+01:00 /news/items/stop-and-search-highly-intrusive

The police complaints watchdog has hit out at stop-and-searches, after the Metropolitan police signalled a retreat in its use of the controversial measure.

2012-01-13T15:44:37+01:00 2012-01-13T15:44:37+01:00 /news/items/dwp-in-house-research-report-attitudes-to-age-in-britain-2010-11

Research published yesterday by the Department for Work and Pensions shows that age-related discrimination and stereotyping remain rooted in British society.

2012-01-12T13:32:15+01:00 2012-01-12T13:32:15+01:00 /news/items/bob-neill-gives-more-councils-the-go-ahead-to-tackle-historic-pa

Communities Minister Bob Neill has recently given more councils the go-ahead to tackle historic pay inequalities

2012-01-11T16:44:33+01:00 2012-01-11T16:44:33+01:00 /news/items/office-for-civil-society-launches-vcs-web-survey

The Office for Civil Society, in conjunction with the Big Lottery Fund, has launched a survey looking at how voluntary and community groups and use websites and social media for networking and learning.

2012-01-11T16:40:52+01:00 2012-01-11T16:40:52+01:00 /news/items/charities-act-2011-recieves-royal-assent

The Charities Act 2011 received Royal Assent on 14 December. The new Act, which will come into force in March 2012 repeals and replaces the Recreational Charities Act 1958, the Charities Act 1993 and many of the provisions of the Charities Act 2006.

2012-01-11T16:30:38+01:00 2012-01-11T16:30:38+01:00 /news/items/results-of-16th-quarterly-charity-forecast-survey-published

NCVO’s 16th quarterly Charity Forecast Survey, covering the fourth quarter of 2011, suggests that charity leaders face a bleak 2012, with nearly two-thirds expecting their financial situation to worsen over the next 12 months.

2012-01-11T16:22:41+01:00 2012-01-11T16:22:41+01:00 /news/items/law-changes-to-enable-vcs-to-join-credit-unions

VCS groups will be able to join a credit union from 8 January under changes made to the Credit Unions Act 1979.

2012-01-11T15:53:17+01:00 2012-01-11T15:53:17+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-research-update-december-2011

In December 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) research team circulated summaries of current EHRC research projects, including a reading list on disability issues.

2012-01-11T15:49:51+01:00 2012-01-11T15:49:51+01:00 /news/items/2009-10-citizenship-survey-race-religion-and-equalities-topic-re

Using 2009-10 Citizenship Survey data, this report provides an in-depth examination of Race, Religion and Equalities. It charts key measures such as religious affiliation and practice, views on religious and racial prejudice, harassment due to race or religion, levels of discrimination by public services, and levels of workplace discrimination.

2012-01-11T15:14:22+01:00 2012-01-11T15:14:22+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-updated-guidance-on-the-equality-duty

On 15 December 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission published a revised version of ‘Equality information and the equality duty: A guide for public authorities’.

2012-01-11T15:09:03+01:00 2012-01-11T15:09:03+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-chair-s-evidence-to-parliamentary-committee-on-human-rights

On 13 December 2011, Trevor Phillips, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), gave evidence on human rights in the UK to Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights.

2012-01-11T14:56:03+01:00 2012-01-11T14:56:03+01:00 /news/items/human-rights-committe-report-on-legal-aid-bill

On 19 December 2011, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) published its legislative scrutiny Report on the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.

2012-01-09T16:20:12+01:00 2012-01-09T16:20:12+01:00 /news/items/new-site-funding-offers-fairer-deal-for-travellers-and-the-settl

Communities Minister Andrew Stunell recently (7 January 2012) announced the successful bids for £60 million of funding that will provide hundreds of new authorised pitches as well as better facilities for travellers on official sites.

2011-12-23T11:11:23+01:00 2011-12-23T11:11:23+01:00 /news/items/human-rights-and-the-eqaulity-act-2010-seminars

The Regional and Equality and Diversity Partnership (REDP) will be holding a series of briefing seminars for the Voluntary and Community Sector

2011-12-15T14:07:25+01:00 2011-12-15T14:07:25+01:00 /news/items/labour-s-consultation-on-women-s-personal-safety-and-security

On 25 November 2011, the Labour Party launched a Consultation on Women’s Safety and Security which will take evidence on how the Government’s decisions impact on women’s safety.

2011-12-15T14:00:56+01:00 2011-12-15T14:00:56+01:00 /news/items/british-social-attitudes-the-28th-report

The 28th British Social Attitudes survey report was published on 7 December 2011 by NatCen Social Research.

2011-12-15T13:58:39+01:00 2011-12-15T13:58:39+01:00 /news/items/oecd-report-on-income-inequality

Published in December 2011, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report ‘Divided We Stand: Why Inequality Keeps Rising’ shows rising inequality in OECD countries, with the fastest rise in the UK.

2011-12-15T13:54:33+01:00 2011-12-15T13:54:33+01:00 /news/items/commons-committee-publishes-report-on-big-society

Big Society doesn't do enough to help 'the little society': Without a coherent implementation plan, there is confusion over message, whilst smaller charities face barriers in contracting and commissioning policies, says Public Administration Select Committee (PASC).

2011-12-15T11:26:42+01:00 2011-12-15T11:26:42+01:00 /news/items/european-commission-seeks-public-input-on-measures-to-break-down

The European Commission launched a public consultation on its future plans for breaking down barriers to Europeans with disabilities

2011-12-15T11:15:56+01:00 2011-12-15T11:15:56+01:00 /news/items/new-arrangements-for-information-advice-and-support-on-discrimin

The Government is commissioning a new Equality Advisory and Support Service to provide a high-quality service helping individuals in England, Scotland and Wales who have problems with discrimination.

2011-12-15T11:11:17+01:00 2011-12-15T11:11:17+01:00 /news/items/speech-by-human-rights-commissioner-at-edf-event

In a speech to the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF), Thomas Hammarberg, the European Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that watering down British laws ‘would send a dangerous signal to undemocratic states’.

2011-12-15T11:09:58+01:00 2011-12-15T11:09:58+01:00 /news/items/human-rights-in-your-community

British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) publish a guide for Human Rights in your community

2011-12-09T11:26:59+01:00 2011-12-09T11:26:59+01:00 /news/items/contact-a-family-survey-reveals-plight-of-families-with-disabled

Nearly three-quarters of families with disabled children have experienced anxiety, depression or family breakdown, according to the latest research by Contact a Family.

2011-12-09T09:14:48+01:00 2011-12-09T09:14:48+01:00 /news/items/advancing-transgender-equality-a-plan-for-action

Last year the Government published its Equality Stategy 'Building a Fairer Britain.' The Stategy is built on two principles - equal treatment and equal opportunity.

2011-12-09T08:44:51+01:00 2011-12-09T08:44:51+01:00 /news/items/hate-crime-laws-extended

People who murder disabled or transgender people in hate crime attacks will face life sentences with a starting point of 30 years, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today.

2011-12-07T15:58:50+01:00 2011-12-07T15:58:50+01:00 /news/items/monitoring-poverty-and-social-inclusion

New report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

2011-12-05T11:23:54+01:00 2011-12-05T11:23:54+01:00 /news/items/social-inclusion-for-migrants-and-ethnic-minorities

Is the UK meeting its European obligations?

2011-12-05T09:56:52+01:00 2011-12-05T09:56:52+01:00 /news/items/disabled-children-do-matter

Many disabled children fail to reach their full potential because they continue to be marginalised in schools, health and social care, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

2011-12-05T09:33:08+01:00 2011-12-05T09:33:08+01:00 /news/items/fulfilling-potential-disabled-people-asked-to-shape-government-p

Today, disabled people and their organisations are being invited to help shape future policy and develop a new cohesive cross-government disability strategy.

2011-12-05T09:05:30+01:00 2011-12-05T09:05:30+01:00 /news/items/care-home-residents-to-keep-dla-pip-mobility

Disabled people living in residential care will continue to have their additional mobility needs met through Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the Minister for Disabled People, Maria Miller announced today.

2011-11-28T16:03:17+01:00 2011-11-28T16:03:17+01:00 /news/items/world-aids-day-1-december

World AIDS Day has been held on 1 December every year since 1988 and was the first ever global health awareness day. World AIDS day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

2011-11-22T15:18:48+01:00 2011-11-22T15:18:48+01:00 /news/items/latest-gypsy-and-traveller-caravan-count-statistics

This official statistical release provides summary information on local counts of Gypsy and Travellers caravans in England.

2011-11-22T14:13:07+01:00 2011-11-22T14:13:07+01:00 /news/items/easy-read-guide-to-the-localism-act

A plain English guide to the Localism Act

2011-11-22T13:55:04+01:00 2011-11-22T13:55:04+01:00 /news/items/school-and-youth-workers-struggle-to-tackle-homophobic-bullying

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students have described how schools are not effectively tackling homophobic bullying and in some cases are perpetuating a hostile culture where students feel isolated.

2011-11-18T11:49:12+01:00 2011-11-18T11:49:12+01:00 /news/items/civil-justice-council-report-on-access-to-justice

In November 2011, the Civil Justice Council published a report on access to justice and called for action to assist litigants in the face of legal aid cuts

2011-11-18T11:35:45+01:00 2011-11-18T11:35:45+01:00 /news/items/first-football-club-signs-the-sports-charter

On Wednesday 26th October, Wycombe Wanderers became the first professional football club to sign the Charter for Action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport.

2011-11-17T16:06:18+01:00 2011-11-17T16:06:18+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-submission-to-the-bill-of-rights-commission

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says Britain needs to defend or build on the Human Rights Act, in its first submission to the Government’s Commission on a Bill of Rights

2011-11-17T15:53:44+01:00 2011-11-17T15:53:44+01:00 /news/items/nfwi-report-legal-aid-is-a-lifeline

On 31 October 2011, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) launched a report into violence against women and legal aid.

2011-11-17T15:50:58+01:00 2011-11-17T15:50:58+01:00 /news/items/rethinking-disability-policy

Since concerns about the impact of reductions in benefits and public services on disabled people are growing, is it time to develop radical challenges to the current disability policy agenda?

2011-11-17T15:34:33+01:00 2011-11-17T15:34:33+01:00 /news/items/human-dignity-trust-legally-challenging-the-illegality-of-homose

Launched in November 2011, the Human Dignity Trust will help local groups and individuals

2011-11-17T15:31:42+01:00 2011-11-17T15:31:42+01:00 /news/items/fawcett-report-a-life-raft-for-women-s-equality

In November 2011, the Fawcett Society, backed by a coalition of more than 20 charities, unions and academics, unveiled a new report entitled ‘A Life Raft for Women’s Equality.’

2011-11-17T15:26:40+01:00 2011-11-17T15:26:40+01:00 /news/items/tuc-women-and-the-cuts-toolkit

This is a toolkit for trade unions, voluntary organisations, community groups and others who want to assess the human rights and equality impact of the spending cuts on women in their communities.

2011-11-17T15:24:06+01:00 2011-11-17T15:24:06+01:00 /news/items/scope-report-on-impact-of-legal-aids-cuts-on-disabled-people

On 14 November 2011, Scope published a report exposing the serious consequences for disabled people if the Government goes ahead with plans to cut Legal Aid.

2011-11-17T15:21:07+01:00 2011-11-17T15:21:07+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-briefing-on-equality-groups-perceptions-and-experiences-of-

In October 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published a briefing paper on ‘Equality groups’ perceptions and experience of crime.

2011-11-17T15:15:23+01:00 2011-11-17T15:15:23+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-research-on-targeted-harassment-and-violence

On 31 October 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published ‘Public authority commitment and action to eliminate targeted harassment and violence’ (research report 74).

2011-11-17T15:03:39+01:00 2011-11-17T15:03:39+01:00 /news/items/government-support-for-women-in-business

On 4 November 2011, the Minister for Women announced that the Government will be looking at what more can be done to ensure that women are fully able to use their talents to support both themselves and economic growth.

2011-11-16T14:44:12+01:00 2011-11-16T14:44:12+01:00 /news/items/support-service-reaches-out-to-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-people

Leicestershire County Council’s social care support service for deaf and hard of hearing people is reaching out to local communities to provide help and advice to them in their own areas.

2011-11-16T12:16:35+01:00 2011-11-16T12:16:35+01:00 /news/items/review-of-charities-act-2006

Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society, has announced that Conservative peer Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts will lead a wide-ranging review of the Charities Act 2006

2011-11-16T11:50:12+01:00 2011-11-16T11:50:12+01:00 /news/items/sustaining-and-transforming-the-future-of-funding-advice

The next East Midlands Funding Advice Network (EMFAN) event will take place from 10am to 3.30pm on 7 December at Déda in Derby.

2011-11-16T11:32:40+01:00 2011-11-16T11:32:40+01:00 /news/items/personal-health-budgets-dvd

Stories from people on the Personal health budget pilot programme

2011-11-10T11:50:39+01:00 2011-11-10T11:50:39+01:00 /news/items/civil-partnership-in-religious-premises-consultation-response

Government response to the Civil Partnership in religious premises consultation.

2011-11-10T11:42:17+01:00 2011-11-10T11:42:17+01:00 /news/items/body-confidence-campaign

The campaign aims to reduce the burdens that popular culture places on an individual's wellbeing and self-esteem.

2011-11-10T11:13:14+01:00 2011-11-10T11:13:14+01:00 /news/items/equality-act-2010-quick-start-up-guide

A quick start guide for public sector organisations

2011-11-09T09:45:56+01:00 2011-11-09T09:45:56+01:00 /news/items/youth-unemployment-increases-in-97-percent-of-the-uk-in-the-last

Youth unemployment has increased in 97 percent of the local authority areas in the UK in the last 12 months, according to a TUC analysis published yesterday ahead of the latest official unemployment statistics out next week (Wednesday 16th November).

2011-11-09T09:17:01+01:00 2011-11-09T09:17:01+01:00 /news/items/words-can-hurt

Stop and think - words can hurt is the theme of Anti-Bullying Week this year

2011-11-08T16:26:13+01:00 2011-11-08T16:26:13+01:00 /news/items/blood-donation-ban-for-gay-men-lifted

The Department of Health have lifted bans today on me who have ever had gay sex donating blood.

2011-11-07T11:58:03+01:00 2011-11-07T11:58:03+01:00 /news/items/strengthening-women-s-voices-in-government

A response to the public consultation - November 2011

2011-11-07T11:53:41+01:00 2011-11-07T11:53:41+01:00 /news/items/women-at-the-heart-of-plans-for-economic-growth

New support for women's enterprise was announced by the government today as part of the wider economic recovery plan

2011-11-03T11:57:58+01:00 2011-11-03T11:57:58+01:00 /news/items/women-facing-retirement-poverty

Nearly half of women aged 40 and over who are living with a partner have no pension of their own, research from Prudential has found.

2011-11-03T11:54:56+01:00 2011-11-03T11:54:56+01:00 /news/items/charities-ignored-in-riot-debate-ncvo

Charitable organisations working in areas affected by the riots have not been sufficiently consulted in debates and discussions on how to tackle their aftermath, a new report by NCVO says.

2011-11-03T11:48:41+01:00 2011-11-03T11:48:41+01:00 /news/items/ncvo-best-practice-guidance-for-local-authorities-and-the-vcs

Downloadable guides of information

2011-11-03T11:44:34+01:00 2011-11-03T11:44:34+01:00 /news/items/stonewall-tools-for-lesbian-gay-and-bisexual-jobseekers

Stonewall’s tools for lesbian, gay and bisexual jobseekers include Proud Employers, a job site with posts exclusively from LGB-friendly employers, and the Starting Out Careers Guide.

2011-11-03T11:38:28+01:00 2011-11-03T11:38:28+01:00 /news/items/edf-invitation-to-test-new-vcs-public-sector-equality-duty-mater

The Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) and Citizens Advice are inviting colleagues to test new materials to help voluntary organisations use the Public Sector Equality Duty.

2011-11-03T11:24:53+01:00 2011-11-03T11:24:53+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-call-for-human-rights-case-studies

EHRC seeking positive examples of how human rights have been used to improve the way public services are managed and delivered

2011-11-03T11:06:49+01:00 2011-11-03T11:06:49+01:00 /news/items/call-to-participate-in-universal-periodic-review

The EHRC is inviting individuals and organisations to contribute to its activities on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

2011-11-03T10:54:35+01:00 2011-11-03T10:54:35+01:00 /news/items/government-guide-to-the-equality-act-2010-specific-duties

"Quick start guide"

2011-11-03T10:44:27+01:00 2011-11-03T10:44:27+01:00 /news/items/public-has-big-ideas-to-move-millennium-forward

The public has told the BIG Lottery Fund where it should be investing its £10 million Millennium Now funding

2011-11-03T10:39:28+01:00 2011-11-03T10:39:28+01:00 /news/items/new-investment-guidance-for-charities

The Charity commission, the independent regulator for charities in England and Wales, has today published updated guidance on charities and investment matters.

2011-11-10T08:59:29+01:00 2011-11-10T08:59:29+01:00 /news/items/equal-rights-equal-respect

Training and education resources to help teach equality and human rights.

2011-11-03T10:19:57+01:00 2011-11-03T10:19:57+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-codes-and-guidance-feedback-survey

The Commission is seeking to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the various Equality Act Codes of Practice and guidance documents that we produce, in order to ensure that future documents we produce are as useful to you as possible.

2011-11-02T13:28:17+01:00 2011-11-02T13:28:17+01:00 /news/items/commission-publishes-research-on-targeted-crime

New research released today by the Equality and Human Rights Commission shows that despite a slight decrease in the number of hate crimes, far too many people are still being targeted for crime and violence because of who they are.

2011-11-02T10:39:57+01:00 2011-11-02T10:39:57+01:00 /news/items/more-news-is-bad-news-says-report

There has been a "significant increase" in the number of negative stories about disabled people in national newspapers over the last six years, according to new research.

2011-11-02T10:32:29+01:00 2011-11-02T10:32:29+01:00 /news/items/2010-11-national-survey-of-investment-in-adult-mental-health-ser

Summary - East Midlands: spend on mental health services £485m - down 0.7% on previous year.

2011-10-27T15:25:41+01:00 2011-10-27T15:25:41+01:00 /news/items/lottery-50m-to-shelter-vcs-from-funding-cuts

A funding lifeline of at least £50 million to support hundreds of vital Voluntary and Community Sector (vcs) projects and services in England is being announced today by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).

2011-10-21T11:19:07+01:00 2011-10-21T11:19:07+01:00 /news/items/european-trans-equality-toolkit

As part of a Grundtvig European Lifelong Learning Partnership project, the Scottish Transgender Alliance, Transgender Equality Network Ireland, Transgender Network Netherlands, TransInterQueer Berlin and Transgender Europe have together created a new European Trans Equality Toolkit.

2011-10-21T11:16:21+01:00 2011-10-21T11:16:21+01:00 /news/items/big-society-and-inequality

Voice4Change England and the Women’s Resource Centre have been commissioned by the Office for Civil Society to provide advice to Government on: the challenges that inequalities present to the Big Society agenda and how to address them; and the opportunities for tackling inequalities that the Big Society agenda offers.

2011-10-21T11:05:36+01:00 2011-10-21T11:05:36+01:00 /news/items/tuc-equality-duty-toolkit

In October 2011, the TUC published an Equality Duty Toolkit.

2011-10-21T11:00:55+01:00 2011-10-21T11:00:55+01:00 /news/items/commission-on-a-bill-of-rights-edf-template-response

The Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) has produced a template response to help migrant community (and other) organisations respond to the Commission on a Bill of Rights Discussion Paper asking ‘Do we need a UK Bill of Rights?’

2011-10-21T10:57:35+01:00 2011-10-21T10:57:35+01:00 /news/items/government-update-and-progress-report-on-women-on-boards

In October 2011, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills published an update on the Coalition Government’s pledge to promote gender equality on the boards of listed companies.

2011-10-21T10:47:21+01:00 2011-10-21T10:47:21+01:00 /news/items/government-announcement-delay-in-the-increase-in-the-state-pensi

On 13 October, Welfare Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced an amendment to the Pensions Bill to delay the increase in the state pension age by six months.

2011-10-21T10:42:15+01:00 2011-10-21T10:42:15+01:00 /news/items/census-consultation-on-the-beyond-2011-programme

On 17 October 2011, the Office for National Statistics launched a consultation as part of the ‘Beyond 2011 Population Statistics Programme’ looking at alternatives to the Census.

2011-10-20T15:17:12+01:00 2011-10-20T15:17:12+01:00 /news/items/department-of-health-hard-enough-task-even-in-good-times

The Government is joining forces with Comic Relief to help tackle mental health stigma, with funding of up to £20m for Time to Change (TtC), the leading stigma & anti-discrimination campaign, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.

2011-10-20T15:13:51+01:00 2011-10-20T15:13:51+01:00 /news/items/tsrc-launches-gateway-to-voluntary-sector-research

The Portal was launched recently by the Third Sector Research Centre, at an event held at the British Library to showcase the first three years of work by the Centre. It has been built in partnership with the British Library and funded by £200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. It can be found at www.tsrc.ac.uk.

2011-10-20T15:05:20+01:00 2011-10-20T15:05:20+01:00 /news/items/gareth-thomas-named-new-shadow-civil-society-minister

44 year old Gareth Thomas, a Labour and Co-operative party politician who has represented Harrow West since 1997, has replaced Roberta Blackman-Woods as Shadow Civil Society Minister.

2011-10-20T14:57:36+01:00 2011-10-20T14:57:36+01:00 /news/items/nick-hurd-writes-open-letter-to-the-voluntary-sector

Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society, has reiterated the government's commitment to the Big Society agenda in an open letter to the voluntary sector.

2011-10-20T14:38:05+01:00 2011-10-20T14:38:05+01:00 /news/items/one-east-midlands-ceo-to-head-up-to-economic-investment-body

Rachel Quinn, Chief Executive of One East Midlands, has become the first voluntary sector chief in England to head-up an economic investment body. She will lead economic investment in the East Midlands as Deputy Chair of the committee that injects £260million of European Regional Development Funds into the East Midlands economy.

2011-10-20T14:24:52+01:00 2011-10-20T14:24:52+01:00 /news/items/voluntary-action-melton-is-now-recruiting

An exciting new opportunity is coming to Melton Mowbray

2011-10-20T14:10:05+01:00 2011-10-20T14:10:05+01:00 /news/items/take-action-to-defend-women-s-rights

Fawcett society day of action: Saturday 19th November!

2011-10-20T13:56:17+01:00 2011-10-20T13:56:17+01:00 /news/items/far-right-studies

The EDL - report

2011-10-20T13:48:46+01:00 2011-10-20T13:48:46+01:00 /news/items/one-east-midlands-agm

Please join One East Midlands for their AGM

2011-10-20T13:26:18+01:00 2011-10-20T13:26:18+01:00 /news/items/governemnt-consulatation-on-the-big-lottery-fund

The cabinet office has started a consulation on the Big Lottery Fund on the Proposed Policy Fund Directions.

2011-10-20T13:22:17+01:00 2011-10-20T13:22:17+01:00 /news/items/geo-addressing-gender-eqaulity

"Think, Act, Report"

2011-10-19T13:19:41+01:00 2011-10-19T13:19:41+01:00 /news/items/take-the-i-exist-survey

Take part in the LGF's survey to help improve services for lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

2011-10-19T09:55:58+01:00 2011-10-19T09:55:58+01:00 /news/items/edf-call-for-public-sector-equality-duty-case-studies

EDF are trying to collect case studies from voluntary and community sector organisations that have worked effectively with public authorities to either frame and/or improve their approach to the Public Sector Equality Duty.

2011-10-19T09:24:53+01:00 2011-10-19T09:24:53+01:00 /news/items/launch-of-observatory-of-inequality-in-europe

Inequality watch - a new independent observatory of inequality in Europe

2011-10-18T14:21:32+01:00 2011-10-18T14:21:32+01:00 /news/items/lesbian-health-myths-and-realities

Stereotypes and misconceptions linked to sexual orientation and gender can have adverse consequences on the health of lesbians.

2011-10-18T14:14:05+01:00 2011-10-18T14:14:05+01:00 /news/items/integrated-household-survey-april-2010-march-2011

Experimental statistics - Report

2011-10-18T13:36:49+01:00 2011-10-18T13:36:49+01:00 /news/items/employment-law-review-update-and-consulatation

On 3 October 2011, the Government published ‘Flexible, Effective, Fair: Promoting economic growth through a strong and efficient labour market – A consultation’.

2011-10-17T15:13:28+01:00 2011-10-17T15:13:28+01:00 /news/items/lets-fight-racism

In October 2011, the United Nations launched the ‘Let’s Fight Racism’ campaign and website.

2011-10-17T15:09:14+01:00 2011-10-17T15:09:14+01:00 /news/items/consultation-on-ehrc-strategic-plan-2012-2015

On 11 October 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched a 60 day consultation to help it develop its next strategic plan for 2012-2015.

2011-10-10T15:19:16+01:00 2011-10-10T15:19:16+01:00 /news/items/4-in-every-10-disabled-children-living-in-poverty

Report published by The Children's Society

2011-10-05T14:15:16+01:00 2011-10-05T14:15:16+01:00 /news/items/home-secretary-theresa-may-wants-human-rights-act-axed

The home secretary has called for the Human Rights Act to be scrapped, less than a fortnight after Lim Dem Leader Nick Clegg said it was "here to stay".

2011-09-30T10:58:49+01:00 2011-09-30T10:58:49+01:00 /news/items/commission-submits-european-court-of-human-rights-intervention-o

The Commission announced yesterday that it has submitted its intervention to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on four cases relating to alleged religious discrimination in the workplace. The Commission’s submission has been informed by a public consultation.

2011-09-29T15:14:19+01:00 2011-09-29T15:14:19+01:00 /news/items/enabling-equality-futhering-disability-equality-for-staff-in-he

Reflecting the experiences of over 300 disabled staff working across the HE sector Informed by in-depth interviews and a widely distributed survey of disabled staff in higher education institutions, this research identifies ten areas that are influential in shaping the experiences of disabled staff in the workplace, and offers recommendations for best practice.

2011-09-29T15:03:25+01:00 2011-09-29T15:03:25+01:00 /news/items/review-of-joseph-rowntree-foundation-research

In September 2011, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) published ‘The riots: what are the lessons from JRF’s work in communities?’ by John Low, Programme Manager at JRF.

2011-09-29T14:47:49+01:00 2011-09-29T14:47:49+01:00 /news/items/research-report-by-the-dwp

A qualitative study exploring employers' recruitment behaviour and decisions: small and medium enterprises

2011-09-29T14:39:01+01:00 2011-09-29T14:39:01+01:00 /news/items/citizenship-survey-april-2010-march-2011-statistics

The latest National Statistics from the Citizenship Survey produced by Communities and Local Government were released on Thursday 22 September 2011.

2011-09-29T14:33:29+01:00 2011-09-29T14:33:29+01:00 /news/items/combating-anti-gypsyism-and-discrimination-against-roma

Report from the European commission against racism and intolerance on Combating anti-gypsyism and discrimination against Roma

2011-09-29T13:55:26+01:00 2011-09-29T13:55:26+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-equal-rights-equal-respect

Training and education resources to help teach eqaulity and human rights

2011-09-29T13:10:41+01:00 2011-09-29T13:10:41+01:00 /news/items/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-equality

We are responsible for legislation which protects lesbian, gay and bisexual people from discrimination through the Equality Act 2010 and enables same-sex couples to formally register their partnership through the Civil Partnership Act 2004.

2011-09-29T12:56:39+01:00 2011-09-29T12:56:39+01:00 /news/items/select-committee-report-on-localism-and-government-response

On 9 June 2011, the parliamentary Select Committe on Communities and Local Government published its report on localism, including measures in the Localism Bill.

2011-09-23T12:18:33+01:00 2011-09-23T12:18:33+01:00 /news/items/it-s-time-to-act-on-mental-health-work

Some of Britain’s biggest employers including Barclays, Deloitte, Marks & Spencer and Veolia have joined forces with the mental health charity Mind to form solutions for managing mental health at work in a new report published on 21st September

2011-09-15T12:16:57+01:00 2011-09-15T12:16:57+01:00 /news/items/older-persons-month-launch

Feedback from the older persons' month launch event held at Loughborough Town Hall - Thursday 8th September 2011

2011-09-15T09:24:57+01:00 2011-09-15T09:24:57+01:00 /news/items/tackling-the-obstacles-faced-by-disabled-people

The Government has published its response to the Access to Elected Office for disabled people public consultation which sought views on how to provide extra support for disabled people who are seeking elected office.

2011-09-15T09:11:46+01:00 2011-09-15T09:11:46+01:00 /news/items/leading-uk-businesses-to-report-equality-data

Tesco, BT and law firm Eversheds are among the leading UK companies to sign up to the government’s new framework for voluntary equality reporting, the Home Secretary announced today.

2011-09-15T08:57:42+01:00 2011-09-15T08:57:42+01:00 /news/items/racist-incidents-latest-statistics

Home office statistical findings for England and Wales 2010/11

2011-09-15T08:44:42+01:00 2011-09-15T08:44:42+01:00 /news/items/hidden-in-plain-sight-report-the-inquiry-final-report

'Hidden in plain sight' is the final report of our inquiry into disability-related harassment.

2011-09-10T10:05:56+01:00 2011-09-10T10:05:56+01:00 /news/items/does-equality-act-change-landlords-obligations-to-disabled-tenan

A case heard in Manchester earlier this year could have significant repercussions for the way the housing sector addresses equality law, it has been suggested.

2011-09-10T10:03:47+01:00 2011-09-10T10:03:47+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-sex-and-power-reports

Our Sex and Power 2011 report launches at a time of severe economic hardship for people across Britain which is proving to have a disproportionate impact on women in particular.

2011-09-10T10:01:50+01:00 2011-09-10T10:01:50+01:00 /news/items/a-fair-deal-for-the-voluntary-and-community-sector-from-whitehal

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has recently published guidance to local authorities on how to protect voluntary and community groups from disproportionate cuts to their funding.

2011-09-05T12:59:14+01:00 2011-09-05T12:59:14+01:00 /news/items/summary-of-survey-results-by-papworth-trust

Changes to Disability Living Allowance survey results

2011-09-05T12:44:03+01:00 2011-09-05T12:44:03+01:00 /news/items/gender-pay-gap-narrowing

For the first time since records began female junior executives are earning as much as their male counterparts

2011-08-24T08:59:07+01:00 2011-08-24T08:59:07+01:00 /news/items/the-government-is-cutting-funding-for-over-disabled-and-over-60s

On Monday 31st October 2011 the government is removing the coach concessionary discount scheme.

2011-08-19T14:45:59+01:00 2011-08-19T14:45:59+01:00 /news/items/sex-and-power-5-400-women-missing-from-top-jobs

A new report, published today by the Commission, shows a continuing trend of women being passed over for top jobs in Britain. More than 5,400 women are missing from Britain’s 26,000 most powerful posts.

2011-08-15T08:43:23+01:00 2011-08-15T08:43:23+01:00 /news/items/ocs-spending-to-reduce-by-61-percent-over-three-years

The Office for Civil Society’s total spending is expected to fall from £192million in the current financial year to £74million in 2014/15, according to the Cabinet Office’s annual report and accounts.

2011-08-15T08:27:59+01:00 2011-08-15T08:27:59+01:00 /news/items/over-2-000-charities-hit-by-local-council-spending

More than 2,000 charities and community groups are facing budget cuts as local authorities reduce their funding or in some cases withdraw it completely, according to research published by False Economy.

2011-08-15T08:17:01+01:00 2011-08-15T08:17:01+01:00 /news/items/first-30-million-transferred-from-dormant-bank-accounts

The Big Lottery Fund has received the first £30million from dormant bank accounts.

2011-08-15T09:39:46+01:00 2011-08-15T09:39:46+01:00 /news/items/one-eastmidlands-new-board-members-required

One East Midlands, the regional strategic network for the VCS in the East Midlands, has four trustee vacancies available on our board.

2011-08-15T09:28:53+01:00 2011-08-15T09:28:53+01:00 /news/items/new-age-uk-guide-equality-and-human-rights-in-practice

The new guide, part of Age UK's Expert series, introduces equality and human rights themes and what they mean in practice for people in later life.

2011-08-12T14:47:10+01:00 2011-08-12T14:47:10+01:00 /news/items/increasing-women-s-representation-on-boards-the-30-club

The 30% Club is a group of chairmen voluntarily committed to bringing more women onto UK corporate boards.

2011-08-15T10:06:41+01:00 2011-08-15T10:06:41+01:00 /news/items/runnymede-report-fair-s-fair-eqaulity-and-justice-in-the-big-soc

Runnymede’s report ‘Fair’s Fair – Equality and Justice in the Big Society’ examines the attitudes and concerns of residents and community groups regarding the Big Society.

2011-08-12T13:20:56+01:00 2011-08-12T13:20:56+01:00 /news/items/european-commission-synthesis-report-on-lgbt

The European Commission network of socio-economic experts synthesis report for 2010 refers to discrimination issues in the labour market for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) and ethnic minorities.

2011-08-12T13:10:00+01:00 2011-08-12T13:10:00+01:00 /news/items/european-commission-anti-discrimination-activities

Consequently, the antidiscrimination web pages and the ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination’ campaign website have been integrated into the new DG Justice portal.

2011-08-12T12:12:41+01:00 2011-08-12T12:12:41+01:00 /news/items/strengthening-disabled-people-s-useer-led-organisations-programm

On 20 July 2011, Maria Miller, the Minister for Disabled People, launched the new programme to support disabled people’s User Led organisations (DPULOs).

2011-08-12T12:08:05+01:00 2011-08-12T12:08:05+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-practical-guidance-on-human-rights

In August 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched a new online resource about human rights to help public sector bodies in England and Wales and organisations carrying out public functions and advocacy.

2011-08-12T10:45:40+01:00 2011-08-12T10:45:40+01:00 /news/items/consultations-and-responses-on-community-rights-to-challenge-and

On 4 February 2011, Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark opened a consultation on how revolutionary new rights for communities should work in practice. The Community Right to Challenge and Community Right to Buy are two key elements of the Localism Bill, designed to hand power back to local people. They will enshrine in law the opportunity for community and voluntary groups to have a greater say over what happens in their local area.

2011-08-12T10:24:26+01:00 2011-08-12T10:24:26+01:00 /news/items/the-low-review-and-call-for-evidence-on-personal-mobility-in-res

The Low Review was set up in July 2011 in order to provide a public review to complement the Government’s own internal review into the removal of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment from disabled people living in residential care. The Low Review will make recommendations on the funding and responsibility for personal mobility in state funded residential care.

2011-08-12T10:02:56+01:00 2011-08-12T10:02:56+01:00 /news/items/shadow-report-to-the-committee-for-the-elimination-of-all-forms-

In July 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission published its shadow report to the Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD).

2011-08-12T09:43:34+01:00 2011-08-12T09:43:34+01:00 /news/items/commission-on-a-bill-of-rights-discussion-paper

In August 2011, the Commission on a Bill of Rights published a Discussion Paper asking ‘Do we need a UK Bill of Rights?’

2011-08-02T13:29:19+01:00 2011-08-02T13:29:19+01:00 /news/items/commission-launches-human-rights-resource-for-public-sector

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a new online resource about human rights to help public sector bodies in England and Wales and organisations carrying out public functions and advocacy.

2011-07-29T11:46:40+01:00 2011-07-29T11:46:40+01:00 /news/items/how-fair-is-britain

Full reports and evidence downloads

2011-07-29T11:39:43+01:00 2011-07-29T11:39:43+01:00 /news/items/moving-towards-effective-equality-outcomes

This research report examines performance on the former race, disability and gender equality duties by Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts in England. These duties were replaced by the new public sector equality duty in April 2011.

2011-07-29T11:32:11+01:00 2011-07-29T11:32:11+01:00 /news/items/geo-annual-report-and-accounts-2010-11

Governments equalities office - annual report

2011-07-29T11:14:33+01:00 2011-07-29T11:14:33+01:00 /news/items/appointments-to-public-bodies-your-views-needed

The consultation closes on 28 September 2011 - please submit your views

2011-07-26T09:00:06+01:00 2011-07-26T09:00:06+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-research-and-policy-paper-on-the-health-sector-and-equality

In July 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published ‘The performance of the health sector in meeting the Public Sector Equality Duties: moving towards effective equality outcomes’.

2011-07-26T08:38:37+01:00 2011-07-26T08:38:37+01:00 /news/items/supporting-youth-employment

In a paper entitled Supporting Youth Employment, the government has launched a new initiative to get vulnerable young people into work, including a commitment to invest £60 million

2011-07-25T08:22:44+01:00 2011-07-25T08:22:44+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-intervention-in-cases-of-religious-discrimination

On 11 July 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced its application to intervene at the European Court of Human Rights in four cases involving religious discrimination in the workplace.

2011-07-25T08:13:19+01:00 2011-07-25T08:13:19+01:00 /news/items/draft-specific-duties-update

Draft Specific Duties regulations were laid before parliament on 27th June 2011.

2011-07-15T13:11:21+01:00 2011-07-15T13:11:21+01:00 /news/items/branch-manager-awarded-400-000-in-disability-discrimination-case

A man who was dismissed from his job following a stroke has been awarded nearly £400,000 in compensation for disability discrimination

2011-07-13T14:50:33+01:00 2011-07-13T14:50:33+01:00 /news/items/new-health-authorities-need-to-advance-equality

New health commissioning bodies should learn from the mistakes of their predecessors and take steps to meet their obligations under equality legislation to make a real difference to health outcomes according to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

2011-07-13T14:32:25+01:00 2011-07-13T14:32:25+01:00 /news/items/differing-lifestyles-a-study-of-ethnicity-and-health

A new study has brought into focus how policymakers and health providers can take into account variations in lifestyle among different ethnic groups.

2011-07-13T14:13:34+01:00 2011-07-13T14:13:34+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-research-report-all-things-being-equal

Equality and diversity in careers education, inforamtion, advice and guidance

2011-07-13T14:02:25+01:00 2011-07-13T14:02:25+01:00 /news/items/parliamentary-committeee-sessions-on-uk-bill-of-rights-commissio

In June 2011, the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee held two public evidence sessions with members of the UK Bill of Rights Commission to examine their views and approach.

2011-07-13T13:33:42+01:00 2011-07-13T13:33:42+01:00 /news/items/refugees-migrants-and-the-equality-agenda

- Edf research and briefings

2011-07-13T13:29:00+01:00 2011-07-13T13:29:00+01:00 /news/items/what-am-i-afriad-of

DVD on LGBT older people and human rights

2011-07-13T12:25:43+01:00 2011-07-13T12:25:43+01:00 /news/items/your-human-rights

A guide for older people - second edition

2011-07-13T11:38:55+01:00 2011-07-13T11:38:55+01:00 /news/items/older-people-and-human-rights

A reference guide for professionals working with older people

2011-07-13T11:31:45+01:00 2011-07-13T11:31:45+01:00 /news/items/fawcett-research-on-single-mothers-and-welfare-changes

In June 2011, the Fawcett Society published ‘Single Mothers: Singled Out – the impact of 2010-15 tax and benefit changes on women and men’.

2011-07-13T11:16:36+01:00 2011-07-13T11:16:36+01:00 /news/items/equality-matters-for-children

‘Equality Matters for Children’ explains what the Equality Act 2010 means for children, young people and families.

2011-07-13T11:07:20+01:00 2011-07-13T11:07:20+01:00 /news/items/un-resolution-on-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity

On 17 June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) narrowly adopted a Resolution expressing grave concern about acts of violence and discrimination against individuals because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

2011-07-13T09:16:32+01:00 2011-07-13T09:16:32+01:00 /news/items/fairer-care-funding-report

The report of the commission on Funding of care and support - July 2011

2011-07-06T15:03:15+01:00 2011-07-06T15:03:15+01:00 /news/items/hate-crime-research-report

Mencap launches its Stand by me campaign against the backdrop of an Independent Police Complaints Commission report into the death of Fiona Pilkington and Franceca Hardwick. That report highlighted the way in which the police and other agencies seriously let down a vulnerable family who had endured years of abuse.

2011-07-06T14:39:26+01:00 2011-07-06T14:39:26+01:00 /news/items/consultation-on-ehrc-strategic-plan-2009-2010

On 23 June 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched the first of 3 stages of consultation on its strategic plan for 2009-12.

2011-07-06T14:36:59+01:00 2011-07-06T14:36:59+01:00 /news/items/government-response-to-the-consultation-on-legal-aid-reform

In June 2011, the Government published its response to the proposals for the reform of legal aid in England and Wales.

2011-07-06T14:33:41+01:00 2011-07-06T14:33:41+01:00 /news/items/draft-specific-duties-regulations

Draft Specific Duties regulations were laid before parliament on 27 June 2011 and will come into force before the summer recess, subject to Parliamentary approval.

2011-07-05T14:45:39+01:00 2011-07-05T14:45:39+01:00 /news/items/cuts-making-it-harder-for-homeless-people-to-get-help

New Homeless Link research indicates that funding cuts could be making it harder for homeless people to get help and having an impact on local communities.

2011-07-05T14:40:31+01:00 2011-07-05T14:40:31+01:00 /news/items/cab-inconsistent-treatment-preventing-disabled-people-address-th

People with disabilities face unnecessary extra difficulties when trying to sort out their debt problems as creditors fail to recognise specific needs or make reasonable adjustments in a consistent way said Citizens Advice today. The charity found many clients would not have engaged with their creditors without the help of specialised debt advice but warned that ongoing funding for this valued community based support is uncertain.

2011-07-05T11:32:06+01:00 2011-07-05T11:32:06+01:00 /news/items/equality-seminars

A series of seminars organised by REDP to update the VCS on the impact of the Equality Act, Localism and other current equality issues.

2011-07-01T14:54:39+01:00 2011-07-01T14:54:39+01:00 /news/items/risk-information-published-for-small-charities

The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has published web pages on risk designed specifically for small charities.

2011-07-01T14:50:40+01:00 2011-07-01T14:50:40+01:00 /news/items/stop-and-think-ehrc-reporr

A critical review of the use of stop and search powers in England and Wales.

2011-07-01T14:37:45+01:00 2011-07-01T14:37:45+01:00 /news/items/consulation-on-ehrc-strategic-plan-2009-12

The Commission has launched the first of three phases of consultation to develop our next strategic plan. The plan will cover our plans and priorities from April 2012 to March 2015 and is due to be laid before Parliament in April 2012.

2011-07-01T14:21:28+01:00 2011-07-01T14:21:28+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-research-report-the-impact-of-counter-terrorism-measures-on

This independent, qualitative research looks at the impact of counter terror measures on Muslims in Britain, and if this was different from other people.

2011-07-01T13:49:07+01:00 2011-07-01T13:49:07+01:00 /news/items/government-response-to-the-communities-and-local-government-comm

This Command Paper contains the Government’s formal response to the recommendations and conclusions set out in the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee report on Abolition of Regional Spatial Strategies published on 17 March 2011.

2011-06-22T14:41:18+01:00 2011-06-22T14:41:18+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-religion-and-belief-report

Religious Discrimination in Britain: A review of research evidence 2000-2010

2011-06-22T14:07:02+01:00 2011-06-22T14:07:02+01:00 /news/items/inquiry-reveals-failure-to-protect-the-rights-of-older-people-re

Older people’s basic human rights are being overlooked in the provision of care at home, according to emerging findings released today by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

2011-06-17T10:30:40+01:00 2011-06-17T10:30:40+01:00 /news/items/minister-calls-on-councils-to-get-ready-for-proposed-new-powers-

Housing Minister Grant Shapps yesterday called on councils to start forging closer links with landlords and letting agents in their area so they can better support families at risk of homelessness.

2011-06-17T09:48:10+01:00 2011-06-17T09:48:10+01:00 /news/items/a-plain-english-guide-to-the-localism-bill-update

This document is designed to give an overview only. It replaces the version published in January 2011.

2011-06-16T15:15:38+01:00 2011-06-16T15:15:38+01:00 /news/items/reform-of-the-equality-and-human-rights-commission-a-consultatio

The Government Equalities Office published detailed plans for major changes to the way the EHRC operates. The reforms aims to correct mistakes of the past and increase transparency, accountability and value for money.

2011-06-16T12:44:38+01:00 2011-06-16T12:44:38+01:00 /news/items/a-review-to-the-government-by-liz-sayce

The Sayce report released for June 2011 by the DWP

2011-06-16T12:31:40+01:00 2011-06-16T12:31:40+01:00 /news/items/women-face-150-year-wait-for-equality-in-local-government

Women will have to wait 150 years to gain equal representation in local government, according to a report published.

2011-06-14T10:23:15+01:00 2011-06-14T10:23:15+01:00 /news/items/commission-welcomes-ruling-on-london-borough-of-hillingdon-v-ste

A recent ruling by the Court of Protection in the case of the London Borough of Hillingdon v Steven and Mark Neary, a case in which the Commission intervened.

2011-06-14T10:02:46+01:00 2011-06-14T10:02:46+01:00 /news/items/uk-demonstrates-progress-on-eliminating-discrimination-against-w

Key government achievements in advancing gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women were highlighted in a new report to the UN today.

2011-06-08T15:20:24+01:00 2011-06-08T15:20:24+01:00 /news/items/pcs-and-unite-take-first-action-on-equalities-body

PCS, the largest civil service union and Unite, the largest trade union in Britain and Ireland, are taking their first joint action today to save the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

2011-06-08T14:22:38+01:00 2011-06-08T14:22:38+01:00 /news/items/cuts-are-likely-to-hit-charities-harder-than-expected

Around one third of voluntary and charitable organisations in England receive public money to support their work and over 20,000 organisations say that the public sector is their most important source of income according to initial findings of research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

2011-06-03T09:39:49+01:00 2011-06-03T09:39:49+01:00 /news/items/equality-act-guidance

The Equality Act brings together nine separate pieces of legislation into one single Act simplifying the law and strengthening it in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality.

2011-06-02T15:26:19+01:00 2011-06-02T15:26:19+01:00 /news/items/commission-comment-on-the-retrial-of-lawrence-suspects

Response to the retrial of two men suspected of the murder of Stephen Lawrence

2011-06-02T15:23:24+01:00 2011-06-02T15:23:24+01:00 /news/items/human-rights-in-social-housing-guidance-published-by-commission

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published guidance that explains how human rights law can help Britain's social housing providers deliver the best possible service to tenants.

2011-06-02T14:00:34+01:00 2011-06-02T14:00:34+01:00 /news/items/commission-appoints-chief-executive

The Equality and Human Rights Commission today announced the appointment of Mark Hammond as chief executive.

2011-06-02T13:42:31+01:00 2011-06-02T13:42:31+01:00 /news/items/red-tape-challenge

The Red Tape Challenge aims to tackle the burden of excessive red tape, both to free businesses to compete and create jobs and to give people greater freedom and personal responsibility.

2011-05-27T10:17:55+01:00 2011-05-27T10:17:55+01:00 /news/items/cameron-big-society-speech-in-full

Read David Cameron's 'big society' speech in full

2011-05-24T11:05:27+01:00 2011-05-24T11:05:27+01:00 /news/items/iccp-publishes-fiona-pilkington-investigation-report

Leicestershire Police’s error in not identifying Fiona Pilkington and her children as a vulnerable family lay at the core of their failure to provide a cohesive and effective approach to the anti-social behaviour the family suffered, an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation published today has found.

2011-05-23T09:34:05+01:00 2011-05-23T09:34:05+01:00 /news/items/research-confirms-link-between-poverty-and-ethnicity-in-the-uk

A report released recently by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows there is a clear link between poverty and ethnicity in the UK. The review, Poverty and Ethnicity: A Review of Evidence, found that in areas such as employment, care, and where you live, people from many ethnic minority groups do proportionally worse than White British people.

2011-05-23T08:53:26+01:00 2011-05-23T08:53:26+01:00 /news/items/broke-not-broken-report-princess-trust

Thousands of young people from the UK’s poorest families believe they will achieve 'few' or 'none' of their goals in life, warns 'Broke, not broken', a new report by The Prince’s Trust and RBS.

2011-05-19T09:39:58+01:00 2011-05-19T09:39:58+01:00 /news/items/have-your-say-on-the-government-s-draft-un-report

On 16 May ODI released a draft government report on the UK’s implementation of the United Nations (UN) Convention on Rights for Disabled People, since July 2009. We would like disabled people to read and comment on the report.

2011-05-19T09:37:36+01:00 2011-05-19T09:37:36+01:00 /news/items/predictors-of-attitudes-to-age-across-europe

Publication of DWP Research Report 735 Predictors of attitudes to age across Europe.

2011-05-19T09:16:46+01:00 2011-05-19T09:16:46+01:00 /news/items/equlity-and-human-rights-commission-business-plan-2011-12

This is the commission's business plan for 2011-12. It focuses on making best use of reduced resources and seeks to balance the commission’s formal regulatory work.

2011-05-19T09:03:19+01:00 2011-05-19T09:03:19+01:00 /news/items/public-consultation-the-housing-benefit-amendment-regulations-20

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been asked by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to consider proposals for the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2011.

2011-05-19T08:58:51+01:00 2011-05-19T08:58:51+01:00 /news/items/publication-of-dwp-research-report-735-predictors-of-attitudes-t

Research published yesterday examines the interaction of differences between individuals and differences between countries in the European region (28 countries) on people’s attitudes toward old age (i.e. beyond the age of 70), and on their experiences of ageism.

2011-05-19T08:41:23+01:00 2011-05-19T08:41:23+01:00 /news/items/transgender-online-survey-recieved-overwhelming-response

On 14th March the Government launched Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality: Moving Forward which sets out the actions Government is taking to tackle LGB&T inequality, including the development of the first ever cross Government transgender equality action plan.

2011-05-19T08:25:31+01:00 2011-05-19T08:25:31+01:00 /news/items/new-public-sector-equality-duty-in-action

The new public sector Equality Duty came into force on 5 April 2011. It replaces the three previous equality duties for race, disability and gender, bringing them together into a single duty, and extended to cover age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and gender reassignment (in full)

2011-05-19T08:17:38+01:00 2011-05-19T08:17:38+01:00 /news/items/business-plan-2011-15

Last Friday the Home Office, along with all other Government departments, published an updated and refreshed business plan covering the period 2011-15.

2011-05-19T08:13:42+01:00 2011-05-19T08:13:42+01:00 /news/items/radical-reforms-for-parental-leave-and-flexible-working-proposal

The Government yesterday launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015 as part of its plans to create a modern workplace for the modern economy.

2011-05-13T11:50:58+01:00 2011-05-13T11:50:58+01:00 /news/items/government-announces-3m-extra-for-disabled-people-s-organisation

The Government is announcing today an extra £3m for disabled people's grassroots organisations to better deliver services disabled people really need.

2011-05-13T09:18:30+01:00 2011-05-13T09:18:30+01:00 /news/items/the-latest-households-below-average-income-figures-were-publishe

The statistics cover the UK income distribution in 2009/10, including the latest figures for the number and percentage of children, pensioners and working-age people in the UK living in relative and absolute poverty.

2011-05-13T09:10:59+01:00 2011-05-13T09:10:59+01:00 /news/items/survey-on-impact-of-cuts-on-refugees-and-migrants

The British Red Cross London Refugee and International Tracing Service is running a survey to find out how the recession and public sector cuts are affecting organisations working with refugees and migrants and which service users will be most severely affected by these changes.

2011-05-13T09:03:47+01:00 2011-05-13T09:03:47+01:00 /news/items/report-of-review-of-government-policy-on-gypsies-and-travellers

'A Big or Divided Society?'

2011-05-13T08:55:54+01:00 2011-05-13T08:55:54+01:00 /news/items/department-for-education-report-on-anti-bullying-stategies-in-sc

In April 2011, the Department for Education published ' The use of and effectiveness of anti-bullying strategies in schools'.

2011-05-13T08:50:32+01:00 2011-05-13T08:50:32+01:00 /news/items/government-access-to-work-statistics

Updated statistics on the Access to Work programme

2011-05-13T08:28:04+01:00 2011-05-13T08:28:04+01:00 /news/items/don-t-be-fooled-by-today-s-child-poverty-figures

The stats on poverty and inequality show that child poverty fell by 200,000 in 2009/10. This brought the number of poor children in Labour's last year in office down to 2.6 million, around 1 million fewer than they inherited in 1997.

2011-05-12T13:04:19+01:00 2011-05-12T13:04:19+01:00 /news/items/radar-s-mp-disability-dialogue

From 12 May until the end of June 2011, RADAR is encouraging disabled people to meet with their MP and find out how their MP can help them.

2011-05-12T09:31:55+01:00 2011-05-12T09:31:55+01:00 /news/items/charter-to-end-homophobia-and-transphobia-in-sport

On the 14th March, the Lawn Tennis Association, the Football Association, Rugby League, Rugby Union and the English Cricket Board became founding signatories to the government's charter to end homophobia and transphobia in sport.

2011-05-12T08:56:02+01:00 2011-05-12T08:56:02+01:00 /news/items/hpa-dengue-fever-causes-double-among-uk-travellers

Reports of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne infection, have more than doubled in UK travellers from 166 reported cases in 2009 to 406 in 2010, according to new figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA).

2011-05-11T14:59:57+01:00 2011-05-11T14:59:57+01:00 /news/items/ocs-announcement-of-strategic-patterns-and-responses

In March 2011, Nick Hurd, Minister of Civil Society announced that nice orgnaisations have been selected as Strategic Partners of the Office for Civil Society (OCS)

2011-05-11T13:42:36+01:00 2011-05-11T13:42:36+01:00 /news/items/striking-equality-staff-challenge-employer-s-misleading-claims

On the eve of a second strike by PCS members at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, staff have challenged their employer to provide evidence of its claim or withdraw its comments.

2011-05-11T13:35:02+01:00 2011-05-11T13:35:02+01:00 /news/items/tracking-the-lives-of-disabled-families-through-the-cuts

Bleak outlook for disabled as Coalition marks one year of office. New Demos report, funded by Scope - Destination Unknown: Spring 2011 marks launch of tracker study of disabled households.

2011-05-11T13:03:56+01:00 2011-05-11T13:03:56+01:00 /news/items/higher-rate-mobility-component-for-people-with-severe-sight-impa

Since 11th April 2011, certain categories of severely sight-impaired people have been eligible to claim the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

2011-05-11T12:49:48+01:00 2011-05-11T12:49:48+01:00 /news/items/un-convention-report-multidisciplinary-perspectives

UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities - multidisciplinary perspectives

2011-05-11T11:43:58+01:00 2011-05-11T11:43:58+01:00 /news/items/building-a-social-recovery

In this 'first year report card' on the Coalition Government the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) gives it eight out of ten for its efforts to end welfare dependency and applauds plans to incentivise work by introducing universal credit and to involve charities and private firms in retaining the unemployed.

2011-05-10T09:46:56+01:00 2011-05-10T09:46:56+01:00 /news/items/equality-act-2010-public-sector-equality-duty

What do I need to know? A quick start guide for public sector organisations. This replaces previous guidance on the public sector equality duty published by the Government Equalities on 12 January 2011. Please discard the previous guidance.

2011-05-03T10:19:04+01:00 2011-05-03T10:19:04+01:00 /news/items/worrying-times-ahead-for-homeless-in-england

Research indicates that cuts are already hitting homelessness services Research published yesterday by Homeless Link, the umbrella body for homeless charities, indicates that cuts in public funding are already having an impact - with services closing, fewer beds available and more projects having to turn homeless people away.

2011-06-17T12:33:11+01:00 2011-06-17T12:33:11+01:00 /news/items/june-30th-2011-a-date-for-your-diaries

A major event organised by REDP to empower the VCS to use the Act & its duties will be held on June 30th 2011

2011-04-20T14:26:08+01:00 2011-04-20T14:26:08+01:00 /news/items/councillor-s-guide-2011-12

The new edition of the 'Councillor’s Guide' has been revised and updated to reflect the latest legislation and thinking concerning local government in England.

2011-04-20T14:01:28+01:00 2011-04-20T14:01:28+01:00 /news/items/prime-minister-and-health-secretary-listen-on-nhs-accountability

Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley met representatives from the Foundation Trust Network at Downing Street today as part of the listening exercise on NHS modernisation.

2011-04-20T13:20:26+01:00 2011-04-20T13:20:26+01:00 /news/items/rnib-partners-with-fix-the-web-to-tackle-the-issue-of-inaccessib

The Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) and Fix the Web has announced a partnership to tackle the issue of inaccessible websites.

2011-04-20T13:13:33+01:00 2011-04-20T13:13:33+01:00 /news/items/youth-services-new-self-help-pack-points-councils-and-profession

A free resource pack launched on 19 April 2011 that will help make sure money spent on services for young people is well-used and has the right impact.

2011-04-14T08:55:54+01:00 2011-04-14T08:55:54+01:00 /news/items/derbyshire-friend-job-opportunities

Derbyshire Friend is a well-respected registered charity supporting equality, fairness and advocating for the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) people their family and friends. Why not join our enthusiastic and supportive team which strives for excellence in all our work and services. We are looking for people who are flexible, committed to working in a team and to an equal opportunities framework.

2011-04-11T09:03:20+01:00 2011-04-11T09:03:20+01:00 /news/items/results-of-2010-national-census

Count me in 2010 is a report on the results of the 2010 national census of inpatients on supervised community treatment in mental health and learning disability services in England and Wales

2011-04-07T15:12:28+01:00 2011-04-07T15:12:28+01:00 /news/items/government-approves-new-6-08-minimum-wage-rate

News Release issued by the COI News Distribution Service on 07 April 2011. The Government has today accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates.

2011-04-07T12:41:49+01:00 2011-04-07T12:41:49+01:00 /news/items/eric-pickles-predicts-public-service-shake-up-as-community-budge

Local areas having a single pot of funding to spend on local problems are key to the future for public services and spending, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said today.

2011-04-06T10:33:49+01:00 2011-04-06T10:33:49+01:00 /news/items/report-on-migrant-communities-and-the-big-society

'Migrant Communities and the "Big Society". Struggling to Belong in the Age of Austerity' was published by MRCF and Migrants Rights Network in March 2011.

2011-04-04T12:48:54+01:00 2011-04-04T12:48:54+01:00 /news/items/the-new-single-equality-duty-what-is-it-all-about

The Equality Act 2010 has replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act. The Act’s new Public Sector Equality Duty in force on 6 April 2011, replaces the three former public sector duties for race, disability and gender with a duty that covers age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

2011-04-04T12:46:51+01:00 2011-04-04T12:46:51+01:00 /news/items/human-rights-for-disabled-people-are-you-aware-of-the-convention

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Convention) is an international treaty with 147 signatories (currently) from countries large and small in the developed and developing world.

2011-04-04T12:30:29+01:00 2011-04-04T12:30:29+01:00 /news/items/coalition-scrambles-to-salvage-nhs-reforms-as-miliband-goes-on-o

The government was forced to take emergency action to salvage its flagship NHS reforms today, after months of criticism.

2011-04-04T10:42:04+01:00 2011-04-04T10:42:04+01:00 /news/items/leicestershire-constabulary-and-adult-safeguarding

Leicestershire Constabulary are taking an innovative approach to adult safeguarding to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our community are safe.

2011-03-31T14:01:46+01:00 2011-03-31T14:01:46+01:00 /news/items/rainbow-project-report-on-workplace-equality

In March 2011, the Rainbow Project published ‘Through Our Eyes – Experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People in the Workplace.’

2011-03-31T13:56:17+01:00 2011-03-31T13:56:17+01:00 /news/items/stonewall-survey-of-gay-and-bisexual-mens-health

Stonewall is conducting the largest ever survey of gay and bisexual men’s health.

2011-03-31T13:35:16+01:00 2011-03-31T13:35:16+01:00 /news/items/cuts-and-the-voluntary-sector-secretary-of-states-speech-and-vcs

Following the ‘test of reasonableness’ for councils set out by Eric Pickles, voluntary sector organisation leaders wrote to all councils asking them for evidence of how they are applying the Government’s three tests in their work.

2011-03-31T13:32:07+01:00 2011-03-31T13:32:07+01:00 /news/items/handbook-on-european-non-discrimination-law

The Handbook on European non-discrimination law is jointly produced by the European Court of Human Rights and the FRA published on 21 March 2011.

2011-03-31T13:26:53+01:00 2011-03-31T13:26:53+01:00 /news/items/future-of-the-citizenship-survey-summary-of-responses

On 17 March 2011, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) published a report summarising the responses to the consultation on ‘The Future of the Citizenship Survey’. The individual submissions (60) are published alongside.

2011-03-31T13:18:51+01:00 2011-03-31T13:18:51+01:00 /news/items/committee-report-and-response-on-shrinking-the-quango-state

In March 2011, the Government published its response to the Public Administration Select Committee Report ‘Smaller Government: Shrinking the Quango State’.

2011-03-31T13:02:57+01:00 2011-03-31T13:02:57+01:00 /news/items/hutton-review-of-fair-pay-final-report

In March 2011, Will Hutton published the Final Report of his Independent Review into Fair Pay in the Public Sector, along with his recommendations to the Government.

2011-03-31T12:58:31+01:00 2011-03-31T12:58:31+01:00 /news/items/government-lgb-and-t-action-plan

‘Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality: Moving Forward’ was published in March 2011. In June 2010, the Government published ‘Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality’, setting out the challenges in tackling LGB&T inequality in all areas of society – in schools, at work, in sport and for families.

2011-03-31T12:49:30+01:00 2011-03-31T12:49:30+01:00 /news/items/commission-on-a-uk-bill-of-rights-announcement-and-responses

An independent Commission to investigate the case for a UK Bill of Rights was launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke on 18 March 2011.

2011-03-31T12:45:18+01:00 2011-03-31T12:45:18+01:00 /news/items/consultation-on-reform-of-the-equality-and-human-rights-commissi

On 22 March 2011, the Home Secretary Theresa May launched a public consultation on the Government’s plans to reform the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

2011-03-31T12:43:07+01:00 2011-03-31T12:43:07+01:00 /news/items/budget-implications-for-equality

The Chancellor, George Osborne, presented the 2011 Budget on 23 March.

2011-03-22T13:39:48+01:00 2011-03-22T13:39:48+01:00 /news/items/stonewall-is-conducting-the-largest-ever-survey-of-gay-and-bisex

Stonewall is conducting the largest ever survey of gay and bisexual men’s health. We know quite a lot about gay men’s sexual health, but very little is known about the wider health needs of gay and bisexual men.

2011-03-08T12:57:21+01:00 2011-03-08T12:57:21+01:00 /news/items/nottinghamshire-voluntary-group-funding-is-slashed

Nottinghamshire County Council has cut the funding it gives to voluntary groups by about a third, it has been revealed.

2011-03-08T09:57:16+01:00 2011-03-08T09:57:16+01:00 /news/items/government-accused-of-politically-motivated-cuts-to-children-s-s

Conservative-controlled councils are facing lower budget cuts in children's services then authorities controlled by other political parties, CYP's budget research has found.

2011-03-04T09:12:44+01:00 2011-03-04T09:12:44+01:00 /news/items/age-discrimination-to-be-outlawed-under-new-government-plans

Older people will receive new protection from discrimination under proposals published by the government today (3rd March)

2011-03-04T09:08:35+01:00 2011-03-04T09:08:35+01:00 /news/items/mapping-voluntary-sector-cuts

As public sector funding cuts begin to bite, it is vital that their impact on the voluntary sector and the people it works with is understood. Voluntary Sector Cuts is a new collaborative project which maps intelligence about voluntary groups experiencing reductions in public sector funding.

2011-03-04T09:00:35+01:00 2011-03-04T09:00:35+01:00 /news/items/dpp-says-prosecuting-disability-hate-crime-is-the-next-frontier-

Prosecutors are 'still in the foothills' when it comes to prosecuting disability hate crime, says the DPP Keir Starmer QC

2011-03-04T12:35:01+01:00 2011-03-04T12:35:01+01:00 /news/items/response-to-definition-of-disability-consultation-published

The government's response to the consultation on guidance about the definition of disability was published on 10 February 2011.

2011-03-02T11:43:48+01:00 2011-03-02T11:43:48+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-launch-draft-codes-of-practise-for-schools-consultation

The Equality Act consultations are a statutory requirement and will enable them to create clear and authoritative Codes of Practice and guidance.

2011-03-02T11:23:31+01:00 2011-03-02T11:23:31+01:00 /news/items/dfe-cuts-to-research-evaluations-spark-concern

The Department for Education has cut £7.5m from research projects evaluating everything from academy schools to services for disabled children, an investigation by the Radical Statistics Group reveals.

2011-03-02T11:21:16+01:00 2011-03-02T11:21:16+01:00 /news/items/families-face-a-cost-of-living-crisis

Labour leader Ed Miliband has warned of a crisis among low- and middle-income families as a result of government austerity measures including the rise in VAT and the reductions in benefits.

2011-03-02T11:13:40+01:00 2011-03-02T11:13:40+01:00 /news/items/youngsters-from-ethnic-minorities-miss-out-on-apprenticeships

Young people from ethnic minorities struggle to be taken on as apprentices. What is being done?

2011-03-02T09:31:31+01:00 2011-03-02T09:31:31+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-supplementary-research-on-specific-lgbt-issues

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced six reports on specific LGBT issues, in addition to their 'Beyong Tolerance' report.

2011-03-02T09:28:19+01:00 2011-03-02T09:28:19+01:00 /news/items/sixth-million-pounds-of-community-grants-unveiled-by-the-departm

Around £60m of funding for voluntary and community organisations has been announced by the Department for Education.

2011-03-02T09:19:36+01:00 2011-03-02T09:19:36+01:00 /news/items/fears-youth-unemployment-will-rise-further-as-figures-hit-five-y

The number of young people not in education, employment or training during the last three months of 2010 reached its highest level for the last quarter of a year since 2005.

2011-02-24T11:22:49+01:00 2011-02-24T11:22:49+01:00 /news/items/response-to-the-lord-davies-report-on-women-in-the-boardroom

In response to the release of the report of Lord Davies on women in the boardroom, Stephen Alambritis, Commissioner at the Equality and Human Rights Commission has made a statement.

2011-02-24T08:53:30+01:00 2011-02-24T08:53:30+01:00 /news/items/eastwood-hate-crime-victims-offered-help

A drop-in centre to help the victims of hate crime is being set up in Nottinghamshire.

2011-02-23T11:56:17+01:00 2011-02-23T11:56:17+01:00 /news/items/save-the-children-attacks-child-poverty-figure

About 1.6m children in the UK are living in severe poverty, Save the Children says.

2011-02-22T10:23:34+01:00 2011-02-22T10:23:34+01:00 /news/items/new-paternity-leave-rules-for-dads

On 6 April 2011, changes to the Paternity Leave rules come into force for the first time allowing fathers the opportunity and choice to stay at home with their children without giving up work.

2011-02-21T11:57:54+01:00 2011-02-21T11:57:54+01:00 /news/items/positive-action-under-the-equality-act-2010

There has been a great deal of speculation in the press about the potential impact of the new 'positive action' provisions introduced by the Equality Act 2010.

2011-02-18T09:15:49+01:00 2011-02-18T09:15:49+01:00 /news/items/equality-act-2010-dual-discrimination-provisions-delayed

The Government has confirmed that the dual discrimination provisions under the Equality Act 2010 will not be implemented in April as originally planned.

2011-02-17T15:03:33+01:00 2011-02-17T15:03:33+01:00 /news/items/new-disability-counsel-website-launched

The site is run by a barrister who undertakes cases throughout England and Wales on behalf of disabled people in the Employment Tribunal, County Court and High Court, to ensure the rights given to disabled people under the Equality Act 2010 have force and meaning.

2011-02-17T14:57:38+01:00 2011-02-17T14:57:38+01:00 /news/items/who-is-ready-for-the-big-society-report

In February 2011, Consulting Inplace published, 'Who is ready for the Big Society?'

2011-02-17T14:53:02+01:00 2011-02-17T14:53:02+01:00 /news/items/spending-cuts-campaigns-and-resources

A number of organisations are campaigning against the Government's public spending cuts and compiling information on their impact.

2011-02-17T14:49:39+01:00 2011-02-17T14:49:39+01:00 /news/items/call-for-evidence-on-disabled-people-and-independent-living

On 11 February 2011, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) issued a call for evidence on 'Protecting the right of diabled people to independent living'.

2011-02-17T14:44:39+01:00 2011-02-17T14:44:39+01:00 /news/items/welfare-reform-bill-introduced-into-parliament

On 16 February, the Welfare Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament.

2011-02-17T14:40:32+01:00 2011-02-17T14:40:32+01:00 /news/items/new-funding-will-help-disabled-people-become-mps

Disabled people who want to become councillors or MPs will have access to a fund to help them overcome the barriers they face, the government announced.

2011-02-17T13:51:57+01:00 2011-02-17T13:51:57+01:00 /news/items/new-push-for-lgbt-equality-will-allow-civil-partnerships-in-reli

As part of its commitment to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, today (17th February) the government will announce that religious buildings will be allowed to host civil partnership registrations.

2011-02-15T13:19:40+01:00 2011-02-15T13:19:40+01:00 /news/items/two-derby-men-deny-inciting-anti-gay-hatred

Two Derby men have denied inciting hatred by distributing leaflets which allegedly called for gays to be killed.

2011-02-15T11:49:26+01:00 2011-02-15T11:49:26+01:00 /news/items/one-in-five-scheelchildren-has-been-abused-or-neglected-says-nsp

Nearly one in five secondary school children in the UK has been severely abused or neglected during childhood, an NSPCC study has found.

2011-02-15T10:32:30+01:00 2011-02-15T10:32:30+01:00 /news/items/cuts-will-clobber-equality-and-human-rights-commission-claim-sta

Open letter to EHRC board says planned job losses are an 'attack on equality and human rights by the government'.

2011-02-15T09:48:08+01:00 2011-02-15T09:48:08+01:00 /news/items/campaigners-welcome-gay-marriage-equality-plans

Gay rights campaigners have welcomed plans to allow religious civil partnerships and gay marriages.

2011-02-15T09:41:53+01:00 2011-02-15T09:41:53+01:00 /news/items/geo-launches-new-approach-to-engaging-and-listening-to-women

The Government Equalities Office has launched the first ever cross-government newsletter aimed at women and women's organisations.

2011-02-15T09:17:21+01:00 2011-02-15T09:17:21+01:00 /news/items/gingerbread-calls-on-government-to-drop-child-maintenance-fees

Single-parent charity Gingerbread has renewed calls for government to reverse plans to introduce child maintenance fees.

2011-02-15T09:09:40+01:00 2011-02-15T09:09:40+01:00 /news/items/services-are-failing-to-support-refugee-children-in-accessing-ed

Poor practice and a lack of guidance mean refugee children are struggling to access education, according to the Refugee Council.

2011-02-15T08:57:33+01:00 2011-02-15T08:57:33+01:00 /news/items/equality-laws-aid-economic-recovery-trevor-phillips

Britain has no chance of a 'sustained' economic recovery without greater fairness at work, equalities chief Trevor Phillips has said.

2011-02-09T10:23:53+01:00 2011-02-09T10:23:53+01:00 /news/items/new-plans-to-expand-volunteering-and-training-unveiled

Government unveils new plans to massively expand volunteering and training opportunities for the unemployed.

2011-02-09T09:54:30+01:00 2011-02-09T09:54:30+01:00 /news/items/leicester-city-council-makes-u-turn-on-some-of-its-planned-cuts

The City Council has made a U-turn on some of the most controversial cuts in next year's budget.

2011-02-09T09:27:45+01:00 2011-02-09T09:27:45+01:00 /news/items/government-blasted-over-childhood-taskforce-silence

The government has been accused of failing to be transparent over its Childhood and Families Taskforce established last year.

2011-02-18T12:04:18+01:00 2011-02-18T12:04:18+01:00 /news/items/extra-3-million-set-to-secure-leicestershire-travel-scheme

An extra 3 million pounds has been earmarked to secure older and disabled people's bus travel in Leicestershire over the next two years.

2011-02-07T12:25:31+01:00 2011-02-07T12:25:31+01:00 /news/items/new-charity-how-to-guides

Knowhow non-profit guides are wiki-style guides to things you charity may need to know.

2011-02-07T11:57:47+01:00 2011-02-07T11:57:47+01:00 /news/items/bishop-opens-leicester-s-st-martin-s-house-complex

Leicester Cathedral's newly-built St Martins House complex has been blessed by the Bishop of Leicester.

2011-02-04T12:24:49+01:00 2011-02-04T12:24:49+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-statutory-codes-of-practice

On 26 January 2011, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published statutory Codes of Practice on Employment, Equal Pay, and Services, Public Functions and Associations.

2011-02-04T12:20:27+01:00 2011-02-04T12:20:27+01:00 /news/items/voluntary-sector-cuts-mapping-intelligence

As public sector funding cuts begin to bite, it is vital that their impact on the voluntary sector and the people it works with is understood.

2011-02-04T12:10:52+01:00 2011-02-04T12:10:52+01:00 /news/items/radar-stop-disability-hate-crime-project

Disability hate crimes and disability hate incidents have a profound affect on disabled people's lives.

2011-02-04T10:26:37+01:00 2011-02-04T10:26:37+01:00 /news/items/disabled-people-fear-cuts-will-make-life-not-worth-living

The coalition Government has revealed several significant changes to the support available to disabled people and their families since May 2010.

2011-02-03T12:09:51+01:00 2011-02-03T12:09:51+01:00 /news/items/women-s-groups-struggle-amid-funding-cuts

Centre promoting women in science and domestic violence charities affected by financial decisions.

2011-02-03T10:05:48+01:00 2011-02-03T10:05:48+01:00 /news/items/disabled-people-urged-leicester-city-council-to-rethink-its-plan

Disabled people urged the City Council to rethink its plan to shut down their day care centres, at an anti-cuts rally.

2011-02-03T09:14:23+01:00 2011-02-03T09:14:23+01:00 /news/items/charity-commission-should-charge-registration-or-membership-fees

The watchdog should also concentrate on regulation rather than advice, says the institute's response to consultation.

2011-02-03T08:59:14+01:00 2011-02-03T08:59:14+01:00 /news/items/further-protest-over-leicester-city-council-cuts-plan

About 100 people have gathered in Leicester to protest over more than 500 possible job losses.

2011-02-02T13:42:05+01:00 2011-02-02T13:42:05+01:00 /news/items/admissions-suspended-to-leicestershire-care-home-as-cqc-takes-ac

The owners of a care home in Leicestershire have been told they must take immediate action to ensure the safety of people in their care.

2011-02-02T11:49:58+01:00 2011-02-02T11:49:58+01:00 /news/items/police-launch-new-hate-crime-website

A new website to encourage people to report hate crime has been launched.

2011-02-02T11:12:49+01:00 2011-02-02T11:12:49+01:00 /news/items/museum-closures-justified-because-visitors-are-predominantly-whi

Leicester Civic Society's chairman Stuart Bailey expresses his outrage at the proposed closure of museums in Leicester and the apparent justification based on the ethinicity of visitors.

2011-02-02T09:09:45+01:00 2011-02-02T09:09:45+01:00 /news/items/nearly-30-million-to-help-most-vulnerable-victims-of-crime

Vulnerable victims of crime will be helped by £29.4 million of dedicated funding over the next three years, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced.

2011-02-01T11:50:16+01:00 2011-02-01T11:50:16+01:00 /news/items/first-hindu-school-for-leicester-is-given-the-go-ahead

Leicester's first Hindu school has been given the green light to open in September.

2011-02-01T13:38:33+01:00 2011-02-01T13:38:33+01:00 /news/items/localism-bill-set-to-impact-on-nhs

While the Health and Social Care Bill is top of the NHS Confederation agenda, the Government's Localism Bill is also set to make an impact on the NHS, albeit in a more limited way.

2011-02-01T11:23:24+01:00 2011-02-01T11:23:24+01:00 /news/items/uk-gay-marriage-challenge-goes-to-european-court

A challenge against the UK's ban on gay marriage and straight civil partnerships will be filed at the European Court of Human Rights this week.

2011-02-01T11:05:31+01:00 2011-02-01T11:05:31+01:00 /news/items/seven-lincolnshire-schools-consider-super-academy

Seven Lincolnshire schools are considering a proposal to form one large academy in the county.

2011-02-01T10:52:19+01:00 2011-02-01T10:52:19+01:00 /news/items/bus-subsidies-set-to-be-scrapped-in-northamptonshire

Bus subsidies are set to be scrapped to save the county council £1.4m as part of plans to save £68m in the next financial year.

2011-02-01T10:35:42+01:00 2011-02-01T10:35:42+01:00 /news/items/survey-looking-to-talk-to-transgender-people

The National Centre for Social Research is looking for transgender people to help with developing gender identity questions.

2011-02-01T10:13:34+01:00 2011-02-01T10:13:34+01:00 /news/items/nottinghamshire-council-u-turn-on-voluntary-funding

Nottinghamshire County Council is reinstating £450,000 of proposed cuts to voluntary groups after an uproar against the cuts during consultation.

2011-01-26T12:01:43+01:00 2011-01-26T12:01:43+01:00 /news/items/more

The TUC has today (26th January) published a new guide for union reps to help them better support and represent disabled people at work.

2011-01-21T10:25:14+01:00 2011-01-21T10:25:14+01:00 /news/items/one-east-midlands-mp-guide-2011

One East Midlands has published its MP Guide 2011, containing information on all 46 MPs covering the East Midlands, following the May 2010 general election.

2011-01-24T11:38:27+01:00 2011-01-24T11:38:27+01:00 /news/items/government-consulting-on-disability-living-allowance-reform

The Government is consulting on proposals to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with a new benefit - Personal Independence Payment.

2011-01-21T09:12:46+01:00 2011-01-21T09:12:46+01:00 /news/items/pensions-bill-will-boost-savings-for-millions

The Pensions Bill, published on 13th January, is the next step in helping millions save for their retirement in a workplace pension.

2011-01-20T10:17:19+01:00 2011-01-20T10:17:19+01:00 /news/items/protest-over-leicester-city-council-savings-plan

About 300 people gathered in Leicester to protest over more than 500 possible job losses.

2011-01-20T10:08:24+01:00 2011-01-20T10:08:24+01:00 /news/items/east-midlands-mep-defends-twitter-gay-comments

An East Midlands MEP has been condemned by campaigners for suggesting homosexuality could be treated as a mental health problem.

2011-01-20T09:28:28+01:00 2011-01-20T09:28:28+01:00 /news/items/bbc-looking-for-young-victims-of-disability-hate-crime

BBC Three is currently looking to speak to young people who feel they have been victims of disability hate crime.

2011-01-19T10:49:28+01:00 2011-01-19T10:49:28+01:00 /news/items/nottingham-mp-calls-for-early-years-intervention

Early intervention will improve the lives of vulnerable children and help break the cycle of 'dysfunction and under-achievement', a report from Graham Allen says.

2011-01-18T13:58:27+01:00 2011-01-18T13:58:27+01:00 /news/items/equality-act-positive-action-in-recruitment-and-promotion

The Government has confirmed that provisions allowing positive action in recruitment and promotion will be brought into force on 6 April 2011.

2011-01-18T13:44:38+01:00 2011-01-18T13:44:38+01:00 /news/items/new-public-sector-equality-duty-guidance

Equality and Human Rights Commission has published guidance that explains what public authorities in England and non-devolved bodies in Scotland and Wales have to do to comply with the public sector equality duty.

2011-01-18T13:33:30+01:00 2011-01-18T13:33:30+01:00 /news/items/citizenship-survey-april-september-2010-england

The release includes data covering a range of issues including influencing decisions, volunteering, community cohesion, fear of crime, racial and religious prejudice, discrimination and attitudes toward violent extremism.

2011-01-18T13:30:02+01:00 2011-01-18T13:30:02+01:00 /news/items/phasing-out-the-default-returement-age-government-reponse-to-con

The Coalition Agreement committed the Government to phasing out the default retirement age (DRA). To this end, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Work and Pensions jointly issued a consultation document on 29 July 2010 with detailed proposals on how the phase-out should be implemented.

2011-01-18T13:17:55+01:00 2011-01-18T13:17:55+01:00 /news/items/government-announces-boost-for-dementia-research

Researchers in the field of dementia have been asked to come forward and take advantage of the Government’s research budget in a bid to better understand the disease and help sufferers and their families.

2011-01-18T13:09:41+01:00 2011-01-18T13:09:41+01:00 /news/items/new-online-safety-resources-launched-for-young-deaf-people-and-t

Vulnerable children are being taught how to stay safer online thanks to two new educational films and teaching resources, launched recently by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - the UK’s national centre for child protection.

2011-01-18T11:17:22+01:00 2011-01-18T11:17:22+01:00 /news/items/court-finds-hotel-owners-discriminated-against-gay-couple

A gay couple have won their discrimination claim against the owners of a hotel in a landmark judgment today in the Bristol County Court in a case which was funded and led by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

2011-01-13T11:44:06+01:00 2011-01-13T11:44:06+01:00 /news/items/cuts-spell-hardship-for-a-generation-of-young-people

Government cuts to youth services will leave a generation of disadvantaged young people facing long-term hardship, according to the latest report by the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS).

2011-01-12T12:03:11+01:00 2011-01-12T12:03:11+01:00 /news/items/cabinet-office-provide-big-society-overview

The Big Society section of the Cabinet Office website identifies the key parts of the Government's Big Society agenda.

2011-01-12T12:04:16+01:00 2011-01-12T12:04:16+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-legal-action-against-the-bnp

On 17th December 2010, the Equality and Human Rights Commission's legal action against the BNP concluded with a judgement in the High Court

2011-01-07T11:14:53+01:00 2011-01-07T11:14:53+01:00 /news/items/modernising-commissioning-green-paper-published

Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd published a Green Paper asking for views on how the Government can create a level playing field for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises bidding for public service contracts.

2011-01-07T11:04:14+01:00 2011-01-07T11:04:14+01:00 /news/items/one-east-midlands-publishes-our-big-society-papers

One East Midlands has published a series of ten papers entitled 'Our Big Society: voluntary work and community action in the East Midlands'.

2011-01-06T10:03:57+01:00 2011-01-06T10:03:57+01:00 /news/items/child-and-working-age-poverty-set-to-rise-in-next-three-years

Poverty among children and working-age adults is expected to rise, according to projections by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

2011-01-05T14:32:16+01:00 2011-01-05T14:32:16+01:00 /news/items/government-to-begin-process-to-erase-convictions-for-historic-ga

The government is to set to begin the process to introduce legislation to wipe convictions for historical gay sex offences within days.

2011-01-05T10:51:16+01:00 2011-01-05T10:51:16+01:00 /news/items/government-plans-in-disarray-as-experts-predict-rise-in-child-po

The government's commitment to keep child poverty steady over 2012 to 2013 has been debunked by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

2011-01-05T10:40:17+01:00 2011-01-05T10:40:17+01:00 /news/items/life-opportunities-survey-of-disability

In December 2010, the Office for National Statistics published the 'Life Opportunities Survey Interim Report'.

2011-01-05T09:42:35+01:00 2011-01-05T09:42:35+01:00 /news/items/edf-launch-3-year-strategy

The Equality and Diversity Forum has launched its strategy for 2011-3 at a reception with Rt Hon Theresa May, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trevor Phillips OBE, Chair of EHRC

2010-12-22T14:05:19+01:00 2010-12-22T14:05:19+01:00 /news/items/disabled-people-get-right-to-control-services

December 13th saw the start of a radical shake-up of the way disabled people use state funding, allowing them to buy their own support services or equipment through the Right to Control.

2010-12-22T13:58:08+01:00 2010-12-22T13:58:08+01:00 /news/items/end-of-child-trust-fund-will-harm-vulnerable-children-s-life-cha

The abolition of the child trust fund will hit children in care hard, a think tank has warned.

2010-12-09T13:41:32+01:00 2010-12-09T13:41:32+01:00 /news/items/regional-focus-public-service-relocation-the-case-for-northampto

A look at why Northamptonshire could be considered for public service relocation.

2010-12-09T13:37:18+01:00 2010-12-09T13:37:18+01:00 /news/items/free-volunteer-advertising-with-guardian-jobs

Guardian Jobs has announced a new service starting from November in which you can advertise your organisation's volunteer roles on guardianjobs.co.uk completely free of charge.

2010-12-09T13:24:38+01:00 2010-12-09T13:24:38+01:00 /news/items/improvements-to-ministry-of-justice-statistics-consultation

The Ministry of Justice's Chief Statistician is seeking feedback on proposals to make criminal justice statistics more transparent and user friendly.

2010-12-10T13:19:56+01:00 2010-12-10T13:19:56+01:00 /news/items/government-abandons-rape-anonymity-move

The government is to abandon its proposal to grant anonymity to men charged with rape in England and Wales after acknowledging there was not sufficient evidence to justify the move and following outcry from women's organisations.

2010-12-09T13:14:20+01:00 2010-12-09T13:14:20+01:00 /news/items/baroness-newlove-in-call-to-action-for-community-safety

Inspirational community activists who help keep neighbourhoods safe are being called on to spread their good work by the Government's champion for active, safer communities, Baroness Newlove.

2010-12-09T13:09:31+01:00 2010-12-09T13:09:31+01:00 /news/items/deal-will-mean-public-runs-leicester-community-centre

An agreement is to be signed to enable a community centre to be run by the public.

2010-12-10T13:14:57+01:00 2010-12-10T13:14:57+01:00 /news/items/business-minister-lobbies-europe-against-costly-and-regressive-m

Edward Davey, Minister for Employment Relations, visited Brussels on December 6th to continue the UK Government's lobbying on the Pregnant Workers Directive.

2010-12-08T12:21:49+01:00 2010-12-08T12:21:49+01:00 /news/items/eric-pickles-celebrates-faiths-working-in-harmony

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles hosted a reception during Inter Faith Week to recognise the contribution of faith based social action and the merits of collaboration between faiths.

2010-12-08T10:54:17+01:00 2010-12-08T10:54:17+01:00 /news/items/cuts-will-reduce-women-s-income-and-widen-pay-gay-warns-tuc

Public sector job losses and welfare cuts will disproportionately hit women's income and set progress on closing the gender pay gap back years, the TUC warns.

2010-12-10T13:14:04+01:00 2010-12-10T13:14:04+01:00 /news/items/welfare-reform-disability-living-allowance-for-the-21st-century

the Minister for Disabled People, Maria Miller, asked disabled people and their organisations to join the debate on reforming Disability Living Allowance - a vital part of the welfare system.

2010-12-08T09:33:52+01:00 2010-12-08T09:33:52+01:00 /news/items/forum-identifies-twelve-key-steps-to-tackling-discrimination

The Forum has identified the twelve steps to outline the aspects of tackling discrimination and promoting equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff and students in post-school education.

2010-12-10T13:13:16+01:00 2010-12-10T13:13:16+01:00 /news/items/radar-chief-executive-will-review-employment-support-for-disable

Employment support for disabled people has to offer more help then ever before. That's the message from Minister for Disabled People Maria Miller today.

2010-12-07T10:50:15+01:00 2010-12-07T10:50:15+01:00 /news/items/coalition-campaign-justice-for-all

More than 500 individuals and organisations have joined the 'Justice for All' campaign in the two weeks since the Government published a Green Paper on Reform of Legal Aid.

2010-12-07T10:43:29+01:00 2010-12-07T10:43:29+01:00 /news/items/consultation-on-legal-aid-reform

On 15th November 2010, the Ministry of Justice published a consultation on 'Proposals for the Reform of Legal Aid in England and Wales'.

2010-12-07T10:28:52+01:00 2010-12-07T10:28:52+01:00 /news/items/a-vision-for-adult-social-care-strategy-launched

On 16th November, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow launched, 'A vision for adult social care: Capable communities and active citizens'.

2010-12-10T13:11:46+01:00 2010-12-10T13:11:46+01:00 /news/items/cross-government-plan-on-voilence-against-women-and-girls

On 25 November 2010 - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - the coalition government launched a paper outlining how they plan to tackle violence against women and girls.

2010-12-10T13:16:54+01:00 2010-12-10T13:16:54+01:00 /news/items/cross-government-equalities-strategy-published

The Government has published its Equality Strategy. The Strategy sets out the vision for a strong, modern and fair Britain. It is built on two principles of equality - equal treatment and equal opportunity. This means building a society where no one is held back because of who they are, or where they come from.

2010-12-07T09:04:38+01:00 2010-12-07T09:04:38+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-warns-police-forces-of-legal-action-over-use-of-stop-and-se

The Commission wrote to Thames Valley Police and Leicestershire Constabulary on Monday 29 November 2010, warning them of possible enforcement action regarding their disproportionate use of stop and search powers.

2010-11-29T09:56:04+01:00 2010-11-29T09:56:04+01:00 /news/items/ehrc-to-assess-the-spending-reviews-compliance-with-equality-law

The Equality and Human Rights Commission started a process to carry out a formal, independent assessment of the extent to which the Treasury has met its legal obligations to consider the impact on protected groups of decisions contained in the Spending Review.

2010-11-29T09:43:53+01:00 2010-11-29T09:43:53+01:00 /news/items/department-fo-education-publishes-the-importance-of-teaching-whi

There is much that is good and to be celebrated in schools in England today. There are many excellent teachers, working hard and succeeding with children and young people.

2010-11-26T12:30:38+01:00 2010-11-26T12:30:38+01:00 /news/items/improving-services-for-women-and-child-victims-of-violence-the-d

Violence against women and children (VAWC) can take many forms including domestic violence, sexual violence, child sexual abuse, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation (FGM), this report sets out the Department of Health action plan.

2010-11-26T12:19:37+01:00 2010-11-26T12:19:37+01:00 /news/items/400-000-could-lose-dla-alliance-claims

Nearly half a million disabled people could lose their Disability Living Allowance according to a leading disability rights charity.

2010-11-26T11:54:04+01:00 2010-11-26T11:54:04+01:00 /news/items/when-times-are-tough-tackling-household-spending-and-debt-throug

The financial crisis and recession have highlighted the unsustainable nature of the ecnoomic growth that went before. While there is much discussion around the recession, global capitalism and what principles will underpin economic recovery, IPPR has been exploring the impacts on families.

2010-11-26T11:45:50+01:00 2010-11-26T11:45:50+01:00 /news/items/capping-immigration-to-the-uk-where-next-ippr-report

The government has announced plans to cap immigration to the UK. This Institute for Public Policy Research report looks at the proposals and options for capping and reforming the routes which govern immigration for work from outside the EU.

2010-11-26T09:07:25+01:00 2010-11-26T09:07:25+01:00 /news/items/public-enthusiastic-to-join-the-big-society-but-put-off-by-time-

A new report by PwC and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows there is real appetite from local people to get more involved in designing and delivering public services.

2010-11-26T09:07:10+01:00 2010-11-26T09:07:10+01:00 /news/items/black-africans-in-britain-integration-or-segregation

A new study shows that the ability of 'Black Africans' settling in the UK to integrate with society varies according to their national and ethnic background.

2010-11-23T10:49:37+01:00 2010-11-23T10:49:37+01:00 /news/items/one-million-women-unemployed-as-government-spending-cuts-start-t

The number of women who are out of work has reached more than one million, its highest level for more than 20 years, as government spending cuts hit public sector jobs.

2010-11-19T09:57:52+01:00 2010-11-19T09:57:52+01:00 /news/items/new-guidance-on-producing-information-for-people-with-learning-d

The government has launched new guidance to improve the standard of information for people with learning disabilities.

2010-11-19T09:54:21+01:00 2010-11-19T09:54:21+01:00 /news/items/equality-duty-scrapped

The duty for all public bodies to focus spending and target services on poorer areas, due to be implemented under the 2010 Equalities Act, has been scrapped, Home Secretary and equalities minister Theresa May has announced.

2010-11-17T11:17:33+01:00 2010-11-17T11:17:33+01:00 /news/items/average-coming-out-age-has-fallen-by-over-20-years

The average coming out age has fallen by over 20 years in Britain, according to Stonewall’s latest online poll.

2010-11-17T10:55:14+01:00 2010-11-17T10:55:14+01:00 /news/items/increase-to-higher-rate-disability-living-allowance

If you are severely sight impaired, you may be able to claim the Higher Rate Mobility component of Disability Living Allowance from 11 April 2011.

2010-11-17T10:27:20+01:00 2010-11-17T10:27:20+01:00 /news/items/700-000-children-acting-as-carers-survey-shows

BBC survey finds roughly 8% of secondary school pupils tested taking on caring roles

2010-11-12T12:26:56+01:00 2010-11-12T12:26:56+01:00 /news/items/new_legislation_introduced_to_enable_quango_refo

The Public Bodies Bill, which will ensure the necessary legal framework is in place for the Government to carry out its public bodies reforms, has been published in Parliament.

2010-11-12T12:21:53+01:00 2010-11-12T12:21:53+01:00 /news/items/an_open_letter_to_the_voluntary_sector_

The RT Hon Francis Maude MP and Nick Hurd MP have written an open letter to the Voluntary and Community Sector.

2010-11-12T12:16:09+01:00 2010-11-12T12:16:09+01:00 /news/items/dwp_launch__universal_credit__welfare_that_works

The White Paper 'Universal Credit: Welfare that Works,' published on 11th November sets out the Coalition Government's plans to introduce legislation to reform the welfare system by creating a new Universal Credit.

2010-11-11T11:00:41+01:00 2010-11-11T11:00:41+01:00 /news/items/ethnicity_should_not_be_a_barrier_to_adoption__s

Prospective parents should not be stopped from adopting children solely on racial or cultural grounds, junior children's minister Tim Loughton has said.

2010-11-11T10:03:58+01:00 2010-11-11T10:03:58+01:00 /news/items/bbc_to_ask_viewers_what_they_think_of_its_divers

The BBC is to ask viewers and staff how they feel about its 'Diversity Strategy.'

2010-11-11T09:38:31+01:00 2010-11-11T09:38:31+01:00 /news/items/dwp_unveils_five_year_business_plan

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled its five-year business plan for 2011 to 2015, pledging to achieve disability equality and improve job opportunities for disabled people facing the greatest barriers to employment.

2010-11-10T13:19:07+01:00 2010-11-10T13:19:07+01:00 /news/items/government_spending_review

The Government Spending Review was announced on 20 October 2010, here are links to responses from government bodies and organisations.

2010-11-10T12:20:30+01:00 2010-11-10T12:20:30+01:00 /news/items/commission_launches_inquiry_into_home_care_of_ol

Responses sought from older people, their relatives, care agencies and public authorities.

2010-11-10T09:12:31+01:00 2010-11-10T09:12:31+01:00 /news/items/howard_league_for_penal_reform_calls_for_action_

The Howard League for Penal Reform has warned that while child custody levels are dropping across England and Wales, black and minority ethnic (BME) children remain disproportionately represented in the secure estate.

2010-11-09T11:40:44+01:00 2010-11-09T11:40:44+01:00 /news/items/grandparents_plus___what_if_we_said_no__

On 28 October 2010, Grandparents Plus launched a campaign and survey report to highlight the impact of welfare reform and spending cuts on family and friends carers.

2010-11-09T11:30:20+01:00 2010-11-09T11:30:20+01:00 /news/items/geo_update_gender_equality_factsheet

In October 2010, the Government Equalities Office published an updated factsheet on the Gender Equality Duty.

2010-11-09T11:08:04+01:00 2010-11-09T11:08:04+01:00 /news/items/consultation_on_the__future_of_citizenship_surve

The Department for Communities and Local Government have launched a consultation on the 'Future of Citizenship Survey'.

2010-10-29T10:42:38+01:00 2010-10-29T10:42:38+01:00 /news/items/charity_commission_consults_on_its_spending_cuts

The Charity Commission has launched a consultation on how it should cut its spending by a third.

2010-10-29T10:35:30+01:00 2010-10-29T10:35:30+01:00 /news/items/community_budgets_to_help_the_vulnerable

16 areas, including Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, will be given direct control over local spending in their area, free of centrally imposed conditions as part of the Spending Review.

2010-10-29T09:00:58+01:00 2010-10-29T09:00:58+01:00 /news/items/childcare_provision_for_disabled_children_brande

A substantial number of parents with disabled children face problems with childcare, according to a report carried out by the National Centre for Social Research.

2010-10-28T09:45:40+01:00 2010-10-28T09:45:40+01:00 /news/items/children_from_poorest_households_more_likely_to_

Psychiatrists are calling on the government to put mental health at the heart of its new public health strategy after finding children from the poorest households are three times more likely to suffer from mental health issues than children from the richest households.

2010-10-28T09:33:51+01:00 2010-10-28T09:33:51+01:00 /news/items/welfare_reform___new_employment_programme_for_di

As part of the Government's commitment to helping disabled people, Work Choice, the employment programme for those with severe disabilities, is launched by the Minister for Disabled People, Maria Miller.

2010-10-28T09:27:11+01:00 2010-10-28T09:27:11+01:00 /news/items/children_with_special_educational_needs_2010__an

The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Information Act (2008) required the Secretary of State to publish information about children in England with special educational needs to help improve the well-being of these children.

2010-10-28T09:06:08+01:00 2010-10-28T09:06:08+01:00 /news/items/ehrc_equality_act_starter_kit

In 2010, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an online starter kit to help ensure that the private, public and voluntary sectors understand their obligations under the new Equality Act.

2010-10-27T14:07:55+01:00 2010-10-27T14:07:55+01:00 /news/items/government_review_of_public_bodies

On 14 October 2010, the Government published the Public Body Review. The Equality and Diversity Forum issued a press statement in response to the publication.

2010-10-27T14:05:14+01:00 2010-10-27T14:05:14+01:00 /news/items/government_strategy_for_the_vcs_and_consultation

On 14 October 2010, the Government launched a new strategy for the voluntary and community sector and a consultation on the strategy.

2010-11-01T09:43:28+01:00 2010-11-01T09:43:28+01:00 /news/items/poll_on_sexual_harassment_in_schools

A poll commissioned by End Violence Against Women in October 2010 found that 71% of 16-18 year olds experience daily or weekly sexual harassment.

2010-10-26T13:46:20+01:00 2010-10-26T13:46:20+01:00 /news/items/spending_review_2010

The Spending Review sets out how the Government aims to carry out Britain's deficit reduction plan.

2010-10-26T13:32:10+01:00 2010-10-26T13:32:10+01:00 /news/items/dfe_figures_show_one_in_four_primary_school_boys

Almost a quarter of primary school boys now have special educational needs (SEN), according to the latest government statistics.

2010-10-26T13:29:30+01:00 2010-10-26T13:29:30+01:00 /news/items/communities_minister_urges_faith_groups_to_inspi

Communities Minister Andrew Stunell this week encouraged faith based organisations to share their passion and experience with others to maximise their work to help people and improve neighbourhoods.

2010-10-26T13:23:05+01:00 2010-10-26T13:23:05+01:00 /news/items/bihr_launch_human_rights_toolkit

The British Institute for Human Rights have launched 'Human Rights in Action - a Toolkit for Change'.

2010-10-26T13:16:05+01:00 2010-10-26T13:16:05+01:00 /news/items/stonewall_opens_research_into_experiences_of_old

Stonewall have commissioned YouGov to conduct research into how gay people feel about and experience getting older.

2010-10-14T10:28:49+01:00 2010-10-14T10:28:49+01:00 /news/items/thirteen_arrests_in_leicester_edl_and_uaf_protes

Thirteen men have been arrested during two protests in Leicester, which sparked the biggest police operation in the county for 25 years.

2010-10-14T08:25:50+01:00 2010-10-14T08:25:50+01:00 /news/items/right_to_request_flexible_working_will_be_extend

On 30 September, the Government announced that the right to request flexible working will be extended to parents of children under 18 from April 2011.

2010-10-14T08:20:15+01:00 2010-10-14T08:20:15+01:00 /news/items/inequality_still_rife_in_schools__says_ehrc

Gay, lesbian and bisexual pupils, those with special educational needs and children from black communities continue to be among the worst hit by inequality in schools, according to a damning Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report.

2010-10-14T08:16:49+01:00 2010-10-14T08:16:49+01:00 /news/items/more_black_people_jailed_in_england_and_wales_pr

The Guardian reports that a new study has found that sevent times more black people per population are in prison - in the US the number is just four times as many.

2010-10-14T08:10:07+01:00 2010-10-14T08:10:07+01:00 /news/items/incapacity_benefit_claims_come_under_spotlight

The government is to begin the process of reassessing claimants of incapacity benefit in a series of pilot schemes.

2010-10-07T09:39:35+01:00 2010-10-07T09:39:35+01:00 /news/items/lga___vital_councils_at_heart_of_health_service_

Councils are ideally placed to take the pressure off GPs in the Coalition's health care shake-up by ensuring vulnerable children, dementia sufferers, people with learning difficulties and the homeless get the services they need.

2010-10-07T09:32:59+01:00 2010-10-07T09:32:59+01:00 /news/items/mental_health_boost_for_britain_s_troops

British troops suffering post-traumatic stress disorder are to be given greater help from mental health services, Liam Fox has announced.

2010-10-07T09:24:27+01:00 2010-10-07T09:24:27+01:00 /news/items/cameron_vows_to_support_vulnerable_families_and_

Investment in early years, help for troubled families and ensuring children from poor backgrounds access good schools have been outlined as key priorities by Prime Minister David Cameron in his keynote speech to the Conservative Party conference.

2010-10-01T12:39:43+01:00 2010-10-01T12:39:43+01:00 /news/items/implementation_of_the_equality_act_2010__ehrc_st

The majority of the Equality Act 2010 comes into force today, bringing together existing equality law into one place so that it is easier to understand and extending protection to some groups so that they are treated more fairly.

2010-10-01T09:39:52+01:00 2010-10-01T09:39:52+01:00 /news/items/minimum_wage_increases

There has been an increase in the minimum wage, and for the first time ever 21 year olds will benefit from it too.

2010-09-30T07:56:17+01:00 2010-09-30T07:56:17+01:00 /news/items/new_draft_compact_published_ahead_of_six_week_co

A draft new version of the Compact, which governs relationships between the public and voluntary sectors, has been published by Compact Voice, ahead of October's comprehensive spending review.

2010-09-29T08:32:03+01:00 2010-09-29T08:32:03+01:00 /news/items/late_guidance_on_equality_act__risks_confusion__

Guidance on how employers should handle the introduction of the Equality Act 2010 has come too late and risks creating widespread confusion, lawyers have warned.

2010-09-28T13:04:05+01:00 2010-09-28T13:04:05+01:00 /news/items/minimum_requirements_for_children_s_rights_commi

On September 20th, the Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) published a set of minimum requirements for a new Office of Children's Rights Commissioner.

2010-09-28T12:56:41+01:00 2010-09-28T12:56:41+01:00 /news/items/parliamentary_debate_on_the_equality_act

On 13 September, Lynne Featherstone, Minister for Women and Equality, introduced the Consequential Amendments Order of the Equality Act to the House of Commons Committee Debate.

2010-09-28T12:32:17+01:00 2010-09-28T12:32:17+01:00 /news/items/time_to_change_launch_mental_health_campaign

Time To Change have launched a campaign based on the results of a social experiment into the experiences of volunteers with mental health problems.

2010-09-28T12:20:49+01:00 2010-09-28T12:20:49+01:00 /news/items/edf_views_on_the_future_of_equality

In August 2010, Jonathan Rees, Director General of the Government Equality Office, wrote to Sarah Spencer, Chair of the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) asking the Forum

2010-09-23T14:12:24+01:00 2010-09-23T14:12:24+01:00 /news/items/the_14th_ethnic_minority_business_conference

The 14th Ethnic Minority Business Conference, the UK's benchmark event on diversity and entrepreneurship, is just a few weeks away. With the even proving very popular this year, there are just a few places left for both the Conference and the Gala Dinner.

2010-09-17T09:57:07+01:00 2010-09-17T09:57:07+01:00 /news/items/national_bame_youth_survey

In March 2010, in response to the high levels of youth unemployment in Britain, particularly amongst BAME groups, Roots coordinated a youth survey that was designed and conducted by unemployed young people. The focus of the research was to explore the issues unemployed youth face with regards to employment. It also sought to equip the young people with valuable research and communication skills to enhance their CVs and employability prospects.

2010-09-17T09:24:12+01:00 2010-09-17T09:24:12+01:00 /news/items/british_chambers_of_commerce_and_ehrc_publish_sm

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) today urged small and medium size businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal pay laws.

2010-09-17T09:16:03+01:00 2010-09-17T09:16:03+01:00 /news/items/stonewall_urged_to_speak_out_for_marriage_equali

Gay rights charity Stonewall is being urged to "end its silence" and support full marriage equality for gay and straight couples.

2010-09-17T09:03:51+01:00 2010-09-17T09:03:51+01:00 /news/items/list_of_equality_act_provisions_coming_into_forc

The Government announced on 3 July that the first wave of implementation of the Equality Act will take place on 1 October 2010. On this date, the vast majority of the Act's provisions will come into force.

2010-09-15T13:04:57+01:00 2010-09-15T13:04:57+01:00 /news/items/special_needs_label_overused__says_ofsted

Thousands of children have been wrongly labelled as having special education needs (SEN) because of systematic failures, Ofsted has found.

2010-09-15T12:01:25+01:00 2010-09-15T12:01:25+01:00 /news/items/deaf_children_face_teaching_inequality

Deaf children face a postcode lottery in gaining specialist teaching support, according to a study by the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS).

2010-09-15T11:54:33+01:00 2010-09-15T11:54:33+01:00 /news/items/ethnic_minority_customers_of_the_pension__disabi

An evidence synthesis - research summary report

2010-09-15T11:45:16+01:00 2010-09-15T11:45:16+01:00 /news/items/black_and_mixed_race_young_people_treated_more_h

Black and mixed-race young people are over-represented in the youth justice system, from point of entry to progressing through as suspects and defendants.

2010-09-15T11:33:58+01:00 2010-09-15T11:33:58+01:00 /news/items/human_rights_committee_calls_for_submissions

On 9 September 2010, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) announced its decision to continue to scrutinise every Government bill for its compatibility with human rights.

2010-09-02T14:25:58+01:00 2010-09-02T14:25:58+01:00 /news/items/office_for_disability_issues__equality_act_guida

The Equality Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 8 April and implementation of the majority of the Act will begin on 1 October 2010.

2010-09-02T14:21:59+01:00 2010-09-02T14:21:59+01:00 /news/items/mervyn_davies_in_new_drive_to_boost_women_in_the

Lord Davies of Abersoch to report on how Government can remove obstacles to women making it to the board.

2010-09-02T14:13:34+01:00 2010-09-02T14:13:34+01:00 /news/items/eric_pickles__time_for_a_fair_deal_for_the_trave

Travellers who play by the rules will get the same rights as other mobile home residents and could benefit from more authorised sites under plans announced recently by Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles.

2010-09-02T13:33:00+01:00 2010-09-02T13:33:00+01:00 /news/items/ministers_call_on_business_to_improve_disabled_a

With two years until the start of the Paralympics, Ministers today urged companies to see improving disability access as a way of becoming more profitable as well as more socially responsible.

2010-09-02T13:26:03+01:00 2010-09-02T13:26:03+01:00 /news/items/girls_continue_to_outperform_boys_in_early_educa

Girls are continuing to outperform boys in key stage one assessments, according to the latest government figures.

2010-09-02T09:07:03+01:00 2010-09-02T09:07:03+01:00 /news/items/equal_pay_for_women_still_57_years_away

New figures which detail the rates at which male and female salaries are increasing show that UK businesses are still more than five decades away from paying men and women equally, according to a report published today by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR.

2010-09-02T09:45:15+01:00 2010-09-02T09:45:15+01:00 /news/items/the_eu_journalist_award_2010_is_now_open

Win up to 500 Euros in EU competition!

2010-09-01T08:59:14+01:00 2010-09-01T08:59:14+01:00 /news/items/schools_admissions___fail_poorest_children__

Already lagging behind their better-off peers in terms of educational achievement, children from poor backgrounds are held back still further by an unfair and outdated socially selective school admissions system, according to the children's charity Barnardo's.

2010-09-01T08:54:07+01:00 2010-09-01T08:54:07+01:00 /news/items/new_equality_duty_may_require_publishing_of_equa

A new government consultation on the General Equality Duty is asking whether publishing equality performance data will increase accountability to the public. According to the plans public bodies that are expected to deliver the new Equality duty (those employing 150 or more) will be expected to publish annual data on how they are performing.

2010-08-27T13:31:15+01:00 2010-08-27T13:31:15+01:00 /news/items/fawcett_society_launches_legal_challenge_to_gove

The Fawcett Society has filed papers with the High Court seeking a judicial review of the Government's recent emergency budget.

2010-08-24T14:16:09+01:00 2010-08-24T14:16:09+01:00 /news/items/religious_discrimination__what_recent_tribunal_d

Religious discrimination employment tribunal cases have barely been out of the press during the past year, and the common theme is that they have all found in favour of the employer.

2010-08-24T13:06:24+01:00 2010-08-24T13:06:24+01:00 /news/items/maria_miller_calls_for_more_accessible_politics

The UK's main political parties have been asked to help get more disabled people into politics and public life.

2010-08-17T13:11:55+01:00 2010-08-17T13:11:55+01:00 /news/items/theresa_may_s_letter_to_the_chancellor

The women and equalities secretary's letter to George Osborne, warning that government budget cuts could widen inequality in Britain and run a 'real risk' of breaking the law.

2010-08-17T12:22:34+01:00 2010-08-17T12:22:34+01:00 /news/items/legal_aid_cuts_put_access_to_justice_at_risk__sa

Critics of shake-up say changes are devestating for smaller practices, where specialists in family law are often found.

2010-08-17T12:18:12+01:00 2010-08-17T12:18:12+01:00 /news/items/poll_reveals_widespread_discrimination_against_p

A third of Britons think people with learning difficulties cannot live independently or do jobs.

2010-08-17T10:36:51+01:00 2010-08-17T10:36:51+01:00 /news/items/coping_with_cuts__practical_advice_guides

Smart planning and creative thinking will be crucial to remaining sustainable and resilient in the current economic climate.

2010-08-17T08:49:34+01:00 2010-08-17T08:49:34+01:00 /news/items/autism_in_adults_diagnosed_by_quick__new_brain_s

Scientists funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) have developed a pioneering new method of diagnosing autism in adults.

2010-08-16T08:41:02+01:00 2010-08-16T08:41:02+01:00 /news/items/seeking_views_on_equality_scheme

The General Medical Council is looking for views on its equality and diversity proposals to improve patient care.

2010-08-10T08:51:33+01:00 2010-08-10T08:51:33+01:00 /news/items/lib_dems_expected_to_back_gay_marriage_

The Liberal Democrats are expected to vote to support gay marriage at their party conference, opening up another potential division with the conservatives.

2010-08-05T09:27:59+01:00 2010-08-05T09:27:59+01:00 /news/items/government_targets_child_poverty_with_reform_of_

Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has denounced families' dependence on welfare for allowing children to remain trapped in poverty, as the government set out its proposals for reforming the benefits system.

2010-08-05T09:20:45+01:00 2010-08-05T09:20:45+01:00 /news/items/edf_update_on_the_implementation_of_the_equality

An update on the Equality Act 2010

2010-08-05T09:07:49+01:00 2010-08-05T09:07:49+01:00 /news/items/fawcett_launches_legal_challenge_to_government_b

The Fawcett Society has filed papers with the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the government's recent emergency budget.