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News
Published: 01 Mar 2019
A legal inquiry has been launched into whether people with disabilities are experiencing discrimination and being put at risk of miscarriages of justice in the criminal justice system.
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Last updated: 17 May 2021
We want to understand the experiences of disabled defendants or accused in the criminal justice system.
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News
Published: 01 Mar 2019
A legal inquiry into whether people with mental health conditions, cognitive impairments and conditions including autism are experiencing discrimination in the criminal justice system is launched today.
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News
Published: 06 Mar 2019
The Electoral Commission has published guidance to make sure disabled people can register to vote.
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First Published: 22 Apr 2020
This report presents interim findings of our inquiry into the experiences of disabled people in the criminal justice system
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News
Published: 22 Apr 2020
As the use of video and phone hearings has been expanded in response to COVID-19, we have published interim findings from our criminal justice inquiry.
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News
Published: 11 Jun 2020
Equality watchdog says criminal justice system is failing and leaving disabled citizens “bewildered”.
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News
Published: 19 Aug 2020
The Department for Work and Pensions has entered a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve support for deaf customers accessing its services by telephone.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 01 Sep 2021
Retailers can follow these four steps to make sure they do not discriminate against customers, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 01 Sep 2021
How retailers can meet the needs of all customers during the coronavirus pandemic, including disabled shoppers.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 01 Sep 2021
How retailers can plan ahead to help all customers during the coronavirus pandemic, including disabled shoppers.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 01 Sep 2021
How retailers can communicate with all customers during the coronavirus pandemic, including disabled shoppers.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 01 Sep 2021
How retailers can train staff to help all customers during the coronavirus pandemic, including disabled shoppers.
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News
Published: 09 Sep 2020
Following a successful legal challenge, all grammar schools in England have been warned not to discriminate against disabled children during this year’s 11+ entry exams.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 18 Sep 2020
If you have a complaint regarding an inaccessible public sector website, you should contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS).
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First Published: 17 Feb 2021
Recommendations to metro mayors and other local government leaders in England
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 19 Feb 2019
Equality law guidance for businesses that provide goods, facilities or services to the public or a section of the public.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 19 Feb 2019
Guidance on equality law for banks, insurance companies, building societies, credit card companies, loan companies, hire purchase companies and credit unions.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 19 Feb 2019
Guidance on equality law for Equality law applies for local trades people like builders, plumbers, locksmiths, electricians and gardeners.
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Advice and Guidance
Last updated: 19 Feb 2019
Guidance on equality law for estate agents, letting agents and property management companies.
