Research Briefing
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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Research Briefing
Gender recognition and the Equality Act 2010
This briefing analyses the debate on the interaction between the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2010.
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Debate Pack
Tackling violence against women and girls
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on tackling violence against women and girls on 27 November 2024. The debate will be opened by Apsana Begum MP.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2024
A debate on International Men's Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.
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Debate Pack
Employment support for blind and partially sighted people
A Westminster Hall debate on employment support for blind and partially sighted people is scheduled for Wednesday 20 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Marsha De Cordova MP (Labour, Battersea).
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Debate Pack
Black History Month
There will be a general debate on Black History Month on Thursday 24 October 2024. The debate will take place in the House of Commons Chamber.
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Constituency casework
Disputes about special educational needs in England
How to challenge decisions about special educational needs in England.
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Research Briefing
Mental health policy and services in England
This briefing provides an overview of mental health policy in England.
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Research Briefing
The government’s response to the Windrush scandal
Redress schemes offering immigration/citizenship documents and financial compensation to victims of the Windrush scandal have been running for several years.
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Research Briefing
Blue Badges and parking for disabled people
Blue Badges provide parking concessions for disabled people across the UK. Badge eligibility differs slightly between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Constituency casework
Special Educational Needs: Support in England
What type of support may be available for children and young people who might have special educational needs (SEN)?
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Research Briefing
Gypsies and travellers: educational outcomes
Short briefing covering Gypsy and Traveller educational outcomes, attendance, exclusion, barriers to participation, and progress to higher education in England
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Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a Motion on Lesbian Visibility Week
A general debate on a Motion on Lesbian Visibility Week is scheduled for Thursday 25 April 2024 in the House of Commons Chamber. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. The motion is in the name of Kate Osborne MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Accessibility of shops and businesses for disabled people
Find out which measures shops and businesses need to put in place to help disabled people access them.
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