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What is an “illegal immigrant”?
There is a great deal of confusion about what is and is not an “illegal immigrant”, in the current context of those crossing the Channel by boat, and recent statements by Johnson et al. It is not “illegal” to try … Continue reading
Enforcing the Equality Act: the law and the role of the Equality and Human Rights Legal aid for victims of discrimination
On 19 June 2019 the Equality and Human Rights Commission published a report into access to legal aid for discrimination cases. Their support echoes what many legal organisations have been stating for years: that people are facing “unnecessary barriers of … Continue reading
Government consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace
Human Rights
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that we all exercise every day. And, like air, we often take them for granted. Our human rights are based on the values we hold dear – things like dignity, fairness, equality, … Continue reading
Horner Foundation invests in NRECs work to tackle pregnancy/maternity discrimination
NREC has just been informed that the Horner Foundation has agreed to fund a project in Kettering and Corby to tackle pregnancy/maternity discrimination. The two year project funding of around £15K per annum will enable NREC to work with student … Continue reading
Visit from Horner Foundation
I It was a pleasure to welcome @TheHornerFound1 to #WellingboroughPride this afternoon to discuss the work @NorthantsREC does to address #pregnancyandmaternitydiscrimination. #Equality #SocialJustice
Equality and Human rights Commission announces its priorities for strategic litigation
EHRC’s five priority aims for the next 3 years are: Individuals have equal access to the labour market and are treated fairly at work Public transport supports the economic and social inclusion of disabled and older people Individuals can access … Continue reading
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council AGM – An Open Invitation
We are pleased to announce that the NREC AGM will be held on Wednesday 17th July 2019 at Wellingborough Afro-Caribbean Association, Rock Street, Wellingborough NN8 4LW. Food provided by WACA will be served from 7pm. For catering purpose, please register … Continue reading