http://www.direct.gov.uk - Directgov - the official government website for citizens.
Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government. Regarding employment legislation, you can obtain a personal statement of your rights and responsibilities and there is a whole section on discrimination in employment.
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com - The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. A whole section guides you through the rights that you have, and the situations in which they apply.
http://archive.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/equalitiesreview/ - Fairness and Freedom: The Final Report of the Equalities Review was published on 28 February 2007. The Equalities Review was established to carry out an investigation into the causes of persistent discrimination and inequality in British society. This is the report in full.
http://www.independence.co.uk/issuesonline.php?name=topics – Issues online provide a valuable website to look at key facts and statistics about equality and for students to debate current social issues, for example, sexuality and discrimination. (A MyAthens account is needed to access this resource outside the college - please ask at any Learning Centre for details)
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/ukpga_20060003_en_1.htm - the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) provides a wide range of services relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information. On this page is full, free access to The Equality Act, 2006.
NCVO - The National Council for Voluntary Organisations. This website has a great search function and is particularly useful in describing Acts of Parliament and explaining their impact on society.
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