Introduction In 2017 the 1forEquality campaign was launched. The campaign seeks the effective commencement, implementation and enforcement of Section 1 the Equality Act – the socio-economic duty – across Great Britain in order to improve the fulfilment and protection of everyday rights, and reduce inequality. This response has been developed by members of the campaign […] The post Equality Law: 1forequality’s Submission appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
The below is our submission to the government consultation on the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper. Consultation Questions Chapter 2: Reforming the structure of the health and disability benefits system 1. What further steps could the Department for Work and Pensions take to make sure the benefit […] The post Pathways to Work: Our Submission appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Introduction This response to the government’s call for evidence draws upon the Equality Trust’s research, collaboration with partners, stakeholder insights from place-based and participatory projects, and practitioner insights from the field. We have chosen to address the specific questions where we have the most relevant data and experience to make a contribution. This includes proposals […]| Equality Trust
Introduction For the past 35 years, various governments have claimed to have variations on a similar set of goals for the UK economy: decarbonise; spread more wealth and growth out of London; end the housing crisis; encourage the growth of new (and frequently greener) industries; and to encourage stronger communities. It’s proved seemingly impossible for […]| Equality Trust
Over the last six months we have been working with a group of young people to co-produce a project which explores ‘Reconstructing the Social Contract’. The idea of a social contract between the government and its citizens, which previous generations understood, has been steadily dismantled over the past four decades. This erosion has left young […]| Equality Trust