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28/08/2008
Group members designated to discuss Equality Bill |
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Members of a group which has been established to discuss and support the new Equality Bill have been chosen by the Government Equalities Office (GEO), Workplace Law reported.
The group will be made up of representatives from organisations such as Age Concern, Stonewall and the Fawcett Society as well as trade union figureheads and unions such as the TUC.
Jonathan Rees, director general of the GEO, said that the equality agenda forms the "foundation of a strong, prosperous and modern economy."
He then said that it is "even more important in the current economic position that we harness the abilities of all individuals, whatever their background."
Mr Rees expressed his delight at bringing together "such a strong, diverse and committed group".
The Equality Bill is due to be introduced to Parliament this autumn with the purpose of 'decluttering' discrimination law.
It has been described as a "single statute to replace the complex web of legislation over the years". |
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