Subject : UK: A Framework for Fairness Consultation Events
Following on from the publication of the Government's Green Paper (A
Framework for Fairness: Proposals for a Single Equality Bill for Great
Britain) last week, there are to be a number of public consultation events.
We would like as many trans people to attend as possible in order to
lobby for an expansion in the scope of trans protection.
Although the Government is proposing to extend the protections afforded
to transsexual people (those intending to undergo, undergoing or having
undergone gender reassignment) into other areas, the majority of our
community - who don't feel any need for medical intervension - will
remain unprotected in all areas.
This is a consultation however, and it is incumbent on all of us to push
for the maximum protections for the maximum number.
Last year's consultation events for the Equalities Review drew
significant numbers of trans people - and minds were changed. From
almost no mention in the Initial Report, to transgender being held up as
a seventh equality stream.
So, if you can make it along to one of the four events, you can really
make a difference. See below for detail of how to book a place.
Regards
Tracy Press For Change
________________________________________________________________________
A Framework for Fairness Consultation Events
We are holding four general awareness-raising events on the consultation
A Framework for Fairness: Proposals for a Single Equality Bill for Great
Britain arising from the Discrimination Law Review.
These events will be held in:
* London on the 25 June between 12.45 and 15.15 at Church House
Conference Centre, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ;
* Cardiff on the 3 July between 13.30 and 16.00 at St David’s Hotel &
Spa, Havannah Street, Cardiff, CF10 5SD;
* Manchester on the 4 July between 10.30 and 13.00 at The Midland Hotel,
Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS; and
* Edinburgh on the 9 July between 10.30 and 13.00 at The George Hotel,
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB.
These events are designed to present a general overview of the issues
raised in the consultation document and to encourage stakeholders to
respond.
Programme for the London event (25 June)
The format for this event will be as follows:
Programme Timing
Keynote speech by Meg Munn, Minister for Women 15-25 Minutes
Detailed presentations on each of the 3 sections of the consultation
document by Melanie Field, Head of the Discrimination Law Review Team
30-45 Minutes
Coffee break 15 Minutes
Initial response from a Specific Invitee 15 Minutes
General feedback session which gives the audience the opportunity to put
questions to a panel 30-45 Minutes
Concluding remarks from the DLR team 5 Minutes
Refreshments 30 Minutes
The other 3 events will follow a similar format, exact programmes will
be provided on the Department for Communities and Local Government and
the Women and Equality Units websites shortly.
To Register
These events are open public consultation events so anyone can attend.
However, we request that people register to attend these events by
e-mailing
Kate.Hepher@communities.gsi.gov.uk or by calling 0207 944
0629. There is limited space at all of these events so places will be
available on a first come first served basis.
Special Requirements
If you have any special requirements please can you us know by Thursday
the 21 June by e-mailing
Kate.Hepher@communities.gsi.gov.uk or by
calling 0207 944 0629.
Further Events
In addition to these 4 general awareness-raising events, we are
intending to hold further events designed to look in detail at specific
issues with invited practitioners, experts and interested parties. These
events will take place throughout the consultation period. Further
details will be available on the Department for Communities and Local
Government and the Women and Equality Units websites shortly.
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