17 February 2006 11:47 The Equality Act has gained royal assent, paving the way for a new ‘one-stop shop’ for advice on employers’ and individuals’ rights and duties under discrimination law. Under the Act, the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) will bring together the Disability Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission from [...]
See Hear on Saturday 28 January 2006, at 12pm on BBC 2, carries a profile of Helga Stevens. Their website says: Helga Stevens is a woman of many talents – barrister, member of the Flemish Parliament, wife and mother. She’s also a prominent member of the European Union of the Deaf. She’s achieved a lot [...]
It is known that Hansard via Parliament’s website is not immediately accessible for your average citizen. To counteract this, a group of e-democracy activitists have put together a a new website theyworkforyou.com It allows you to search for your MP, lists debates in an accessible format including a search function, and encourages interaction via asking [...]