Queen’s Speech - Equality Bill
Written by admin on Thursday, December 4, 2008 11:34
The government will legislate to take forward the proposals in health minister Lord Darzi's next stage review, it was confirmed in the Queen's speech today.
Following on from the Discrimination Law Review, The Equality Bill will create a duty to take account of the rights and responsibilities set out in the NHS constitution, which will be published alongside the legislation.
“My Government is committed to ensuring everyone has a fair chance in life. My Government will bring forward a Bill to promote equality, fight discrimination and introduce transparency in the workplace to help address the difference in pay between men and women.”
The main benefits of the Bill will be:
- The Bill will reduce nine major pieces of legislation, and around 100 statutory instruments into a single Act, making the law more accessible and easier to understand, so that everyone can be clear on their rights and responsibilities.
- The Bill will encourage a culture of equality, so that people from all backgrounds are able to make the most of their skills and talents
- This Bill will deliver much needed simplification and harmonisation of discrimination law, providing straightforward, practical guidance so that they can understand and comply with their responsibilities.
- The Bill will require public bodies to give due regard to the need to tackle discrimination and promote equality through their purchasing functions.
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