REDP resources
Reports and Publications
June 2011
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. You can read the Bill and its explanatory notes in full, and follow its progress through parliament, on the parliament website (external link).
Download Localism Bill update here.
January 2011
Health and Social Care Bill released
The Health and Social Care Bill was launched on 19th January, and may signal a big shake-up for the NHS.
To view the report, please click here.
'Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010' Joseph Rowntree Foundation Report
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation and New Policy Institute have published their annual report of the state of poverty and social exclusion in the United Kingdom.
To view the report, please click here.
Decentralisation and the Localism Bill: An Essential Guide
The government has produced a guide to decentralisation, stating, 'This guide makes the case for a radical shift of power from the centralised state to local communities, and describes the six essential actions required to deliver decentralisation down through every level of government to every citizen. In particular, we focus on the Localism Bill, which will provide the legislative foundation for change.'
To view the guide, please click here.
EDF Publish 'Workplace Equality - Turning Policy Into Practice' Report
The Equality and Diversity Forum has published a report which suggests specific measures to help change the reality of workplace practice.
To view the report, please click here
'Is That Fair? - How to Recognise Discrimination' Report
Isthatdiscrimination.org.uk have published a report aiming to help you recognise discrimination, and tell you what your rights are
To view the report, please click here
Diversity in Diction - Equality in Action: A Guide to Appropriate Use of Language Report
'If we are to demonstrate respect, understanding and fairness, tackle discrimination and exclusion, we need to ensure that the language we use is consistent with those intentions'. This report looks at what language we should and shouldn't use to be inclusive of everyone.
To view the report, please click here.
December 2010
National Institute of Economic and Social Research publish report on caste discrimination and prejudice
The government-commissioned report is available to view.
To view the report, please click here (doc)
To view a summary, please click here
Source: Government Equalities Office
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