Labour bullying or political mudslinging: have we missed the point?
Written by Helen Ross, Researcher
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 16:36
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There is strong agreement that the public should be made aware of bullying in the government, but is this really the right way to go about it?
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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 February 2010 11:55 |
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When religion and law collide
Written by Jen Goss
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 08:47
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Since the incident in 2009 in which a Sikh boy was removed from a North London school for wearing a 5-inch Kirpan, there has been continued debate about where to draw the line when religion and the law clash.
Sikhs follow strict traditions of dress including the observance of five dress articles, also called the 5 K’s; one of which is a Kirpan (sword) which is a ceremonial sword, symbolizing a vow to protect the weak and helpless.
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 March 2010 12:25 |
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Equality for all? Can legislation really help change attitudes and beliefs without creating more, rather than less, conflict?
Written by Jenny Whitesmith, Consultant
Friday, 12 February 2010 14:15
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The Pope has criticised the British Government, accusing it of pursuing “unjust” equality laws. He is reported as saying to a group of 35 Catholic Bishops “Your country is well known for its firm commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of society. Yet.....the effect of some of the legislation designed to achieve this goal has been to impose unjust limitations on the freedom of religious communities to act in accordance with their beliefs.” This raises the question: how many people understand the difference between ‘equality of opportunity’, treating each other with ‘dignity’, and ‘diversity’, and can the law help in ensuring that all people are treated fairly?
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 March 2010 11:59 |
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The Fit Note replaces the Sick Note
Written by Anna Lloyd
Friday, 05 February 2010 14:05
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The sick note, a.k.a. “Med 3”, may be about to get better. Subject to approval by parliament, on 6th April 2010 new regulations will come into force, which aim to help people who have been ill to get back to work earlier. The doctor will now be able to certify that a patient “may be able to return to work” subject to certain provisos, such as a phased return to work, altered hours, amended duties, workplace adaptations, or more specific provisos relating to the patient’s illness.
This, it is thought, will be good for the economy, good for the employer - and also good for employees, because often an earlier return to work, if it can accommodate their needs, may actually help them to get better more quickly.
The government’s response to the 3-month consultation period (28 May 2009 to 31 August 2009) took account of comments from a wide range of organisations – employers, healthcare professionals, and professional organisations such as the CIPD and the IPP.
What do you think?
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Are ethnic minorities still disadvantaged?
Written by Jen Goss
Friday, 22 January 2010 09:57
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Whilst launching a review of government policy on race, John Denham the Communities Secretary, said that being Asian or Black doesn’t mean that you will automatically be disadvantaged. He went on to say that ‘there has been real progress over the last ten years’ and that ‘disadvantage is now more likely to be linked to poverty, class and identity’.
However he did recognise that racism is still in existence in our society by stating that it ‘does not mean that we should reduce our efforts to tackle racism and promote race equality but we must avoid a one-dimensional debate that assumes all minority ethnic people are disadvantaged.’
Lord Ouseley, former chairman of the Racial Equality Commission acknowledged that the situation on race discrimination has improved, however he added: "Clearly there are still huge racial disadvantages in our society" and "there is quite a considerable amount of hidden discrimination that still takes place in our society".
But is Labour right to turn its attention away from race discrimination, or is this just an election year ploy to counter the support for the BNP? Discuss....
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