Equality
Equality and non-discrimination are core human rights principles. JUSTICE has a long track record on equality law in the UK.
UK anti-discrimination legislation has developed in a piecemeal and inconsistant way. We have consistently lobbied for new equality legislation to codify and simplify the exising provisions. We are also pressing for effective legislation at European and domestic levels to combat all forms of discrimination.
Our recent work on equality has centred around the following issues
Equality and Diversity
Ensuring these principles from the basis of developments in UK equality legislation.
Single Equality Act
Establishing a new framework for tackling discrimination and promoting equality in the UK.
Strengthening the ECHR
Promoting a free-standing equality right in the European Convention on Human Rights.
Promoting equality in the EU
Ensuring the successful implementation of Article 13 of the EU Treaty.
Race discrimination in the UK
Strengthening UK anti-discrimination law through the Race Relations (Amendment) Act and the Human Rights Act.
Religious discrimination in the UK
Working on new law and practice to outlaw religious discrimination.