The European Parliament formally reacted to the UN’s recommendations from the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and made a report in July 2016.
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland responded in July 2016 with recommendations for the Northern Ireland government on their Programme for Government Framework. Their full response is available along with a key point briefing.
The Trade Union Council released a press release on 13 July 2016 following polling they had conducted on voters’ opinions on Brexit. The poll showed that both Remain and Leave voters supporting maintaining vital rights like maternity leave (73% of Remain and 69% of Leave voters) and maintaining protection against discrimination at work (80% of Remain voters and 77% of Leave voters).
The UK will be examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in August 2016. A number of NGOs have worked together under the Runnymede Trust’s leadership, to produce a shadow report.
New research published in July 2016 shows that people with mental health problems in England are facing less stigma and discrimination than ever before.
