Equality and Diversity (Reform) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to prohibit the use of affirmative and positive action in recruitment and appointment processes; to repeal the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill would introduce a prohibition on affirmative or positive action by public authorities in recruitment or appointment processes. Affirmative or positive action is defined in the Bill as 'action that is intended to give a benefit or encouragement to a particular group or groups of people, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, disability, religion, or socio-economic status.' The Bill would also repeal the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
21 January 2009 – 21 January 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 416.