A short introduction to equality law and policy
This briefing provides an overview of equality law, summarising the main concepts and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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Women in Parliament and public service (164 KB , PDF)
Women make up 51% of the population of the UK, but only 22% of MPs are women. This note looks at women in Parliament, Government and other areas of public life.
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Women in Parliament and public service (164 KB , PDF)
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Private Members’ Bills
This briefing describes the stages a bill goes through when it is introduced to the House of Commons as a private member's bill.
