HomeThe Equality Bill
The Bill is currently being discussed in Parliament is likely to come into effect in 2010. It is designed to tackle inequality and root out discrimination, making equality a reality for everyone.
The Bill aims to strengthen the law by:
- Banning age discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities or services.
- Tackling unjustifiable age discrimination where it has negative consequences.
- Increasing transparency.
- Making inequalities which are hidden more visible. For example: banning secrecy clauses which prevent people discussing their own pay.
- Ensuring public bodies report on equality issues.
Such as gender pay, ethnic minority and disability employment in their organisations. - Extending the scope of positive action.
- Giving the chance for employers to make their work force more diverse when choosing between two job candidates of equal merit.
- Extending the period during which women only shortlists are allowed.
- Helping to increase the representation of women in Parliament and elected bodies.
- Strengthen enforcement.
For example, by allowing tribunals to make wider recommendations in discrimination cases.
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