As same-sex marriage goes in front Parliament, MPs are called on to consider equality and their constituents, not just their activists
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 Gay marriage? A glimpse at some of the views of Daily Mail readers 
South West councils are being warned they may face court action if they don’t address equality issues in their budgets 
The ‘Big Society’ has been a lame duck since its inception, now the failed concept is being called on to shore up the government’s equality strategy. That’s not good enough says Equality South West 
Equality South West has warned the government is turning back the clock on protecting the most vulnerable in society 
Equality South West criticises the Government for suggesting getting rid of equality laws – one day after bringing key parts of the Equality Act into force 
You don’t need to be of a ‘believer’ to enjoy Christmas, and you don’t need to cancel Christmas parties to for fears of offending some faiths, says Equality South West 
Equality South West has criticised the announcement of the plans to do away public bodies’ legal requirement to reduce inequality. The move has been called ‘a backward step’ by ESW chief executive Paul Dunn 
The English Regions Equality Network – which comprises equality bodies across the country, including Equality South West – has written to Ministers ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review on Wednesday, October 20 asking them whether the assessments have been carried out as required. 
The Equality Act 2010 includes provisions around gender pay which include making pay secrecy rules unenforceable by employers but doesn’t implement a clause which would give ministers the power to require employers to publish figures concerning the gender pay gap. In the South West, on average women earn 22 per cent less than men 1 comment - ()
Equality South West has welcomed the new Equality Act, which is set to provide greater protection against discrimination
New Home Office figures show a mere 30 asylum seekers (1 per cent of the UK’s total) are claiming subsistence-only benefits of £35.52 a week in the South West. Equality South West is calling on the government to let asylum seekers look for work Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender groups and individuals sought by Equality South West for sexual orientation and gender identity survey |
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Musings on the Emma Thompson / Exeter University 'racism' story
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