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The consultation on 'Transforming Legal Aid' closes on 4 June 2013. A number of organisations have published briefings outlining concerns about the planned changes.
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Equality and Human Rights News
Welcome to the website of the Equality and Diversity Forum, a national network of equality and human rights organisations. This website brings together a wide range of equality and human rights information and resources provided by EDF and other organisations. In 2012, EDF was shortlisted in the European Diversity Awards for ‘Google - Outstanding use of Technology in the Field of Diversity’.
Consultation and briefings: ‘Transforming Legal Aid’
Fundamental Rights Agency survey of LGBT people in Europe
On 17 May 2013, FRA published the largest LGBT hate crime and discrimination survey ever conducted in the EU.
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Vacancy: EDF Research Network intern/volunteer
The Equality and Diversity Forum Research Network is recruiting an intern/volunteer. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 May 2013 (new deadline).
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Briefing meeting for NGOs: Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review – 28 May 2013
The Law Society and three leading chambers are holding a briefing meeting for NGOs on 'Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review'.
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The Queen’s Speech – 8 May 2012
The Queen's Speech on 8 May set out the Government's plans for the next year, including legislation on social care, pensions and immigration.
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Government publishes Care Bill
The Care Bill published on 10 May 2013 takes forward elements of the government’s initial response to the Francis Inquiry.
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Scottish Government Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report
The Scottish Government Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report was published in April 2013.
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DCMS and EHRC framework document
The DCMS and EHRC Framework Document sets out the broad framework within which the EHRC will operate.
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EDF summary of measures in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013
The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013. In May, EDF published a summary of measures in the Act.
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EDF Public Sector Equality Duty resources
The Public Sector Equality Duty section of the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) has been expanded with new sections for news, consultations, debate and archive material.
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UK CEDAW Shadow Report on ‘Women’s Equality in the UK’
The UK CEDAW Shadow Report – 'Women’s Equality in the UK: A health check' – was published in May 2013.
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EDF and other submissions to the review of the Equality Duty
EDF, many EDF members and other organisations submitted responses to the Government's call for evidence to inform the review of the Public Sector Equality Duty, issued in March 2013.
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Government plans for reform of Judicial Review
On 23 April 2013, the Ministry of Justice published 'Reform of Judicial Review: the Government response' including details of the reforms it will be taking forward.
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