There is still a long way to go to ensure equality for transgender people, despite welcome progress, according to a parliamentary report published in January 2016. The Government responded and announced new measures in July 2016.
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC) reviewed the UK’s implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in May 2016 and published their report. UN CRC raised concerns and made recommendations on a number of children’s rights issues.
In June 2016, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will examine the UK’s State report, on the basis of the list of issues decided upon in October 2015.
The Fundamental Rights Agency published their opinions from their 2016 report in June 2016. This short publication condenses FRA’s views on current challenges in the EU fundamental rights field, noting both progress made and persisting obstacles.
‘Creating more Equal Societies – What Works?’ was published by the European Commission in June 2016.
In June 2016, the European Commission published ‘Effective Roma integration measures in the Member States 2016’.
In June 2016, international organisations came together in a statement condemning evictions of Roma and Travellers in Europe.
An Early Day Motion was tabled in June 2016 recognising the hugely positive contribution made by nationals of other countries, including other EU countries, to the UK’s economy, society, communities and families, and condemning the xenophobia that many are encountering.
‘Fairness Commissions’ have been set up by London and a number of local authorities to look at how to improve equality in their areas.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Research Database Newsletter for June 2016 includes an equal pay and pay gaps reading list.
