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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will be protected and will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equality and Human Rights Commission - annual report and accounts 2011-2012 -WMS

    This written ministerial statement on the EHRC annual report was laid on 16 July 2012 in the House of Commons by Lynne Featherstone, and in …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Female genital mutilation: protecting girls

    Guide to the UK law on female genital mutilation will be made available to girls at risk.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Teenagers confess they are confused by consent

    Minister Lynne Featherstone met with boys from London to find out what they think about the government's rape prevention advert.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Protecting victims of domestic violence

    A year-long pilot scheme that provides increased protection for victims of domestic violence is to continue in Greater Manchester, Wiltshire and West Mercia police force areas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Parents asked if adult websites should be blocked

    Parents and businesses are being asked whether automatic online blocks should be introduced to protect children from adult and harmful websites, in a discussion paper published today by ministers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone's speech at business women in Surrey network event

    This speech was delivered by Lynne Featherstone on 22 June 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Child body confidence pack launched for parents

    A guide for parents to help educate children about how the media alter images and the impact this can have on child self esteem.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Essentials magazine praised for body confidence work

    Essentials magazine has won a special award for diversity at the prestigious Professional Publisher's Association annual awards ceremony.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone speech at employers network for equality and inclusion parliamentary reception

    Speech given on 21 June 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the Modern Workplaces consultation proposals on equal pay audits: WMS

    This written ministerial statement on equal pay was laid on 14 June 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New approach to equality pays off

    A new approach to equality is opening up more opportunities and tackling discrimination.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress reported on the new approach to equality

    Progress report highlighting the achievements made since the first cross-government equality strategy was launched in 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changing lives and changing minds

    This speech was given by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone at a 20th anniversary reception for charity Changing Faces. The speech is checked against delivery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sporting star tackles bullying

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone joined former rugby union star Ben Cohen yesterday evening to launch his anti-bullying charity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equality Act 2010: harmonisation power: WMS

    This was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness Verma

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equalities Minister promotes LGB&T rights across Europe

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has today spoken about LGB&T rights at a Council of Europe conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lynne Featherstone 'combating discrimination' speech

    Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on 27 March 2012, on combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling homophobia and transphobia in sport: new logo launched

    A new logo to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport was unveiled by the Home Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government