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House of Commons Library research briefing: Brexit – Parliament’s Role in Approving and Implementing Agreements with the European Union

28 May 2018

There is no domestic legal or constitutional requirement for a vote to be held in Parliament to approve the Withdrawal Agreement before it is concluded by the UK and the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU).

This is from the May 2018 research briefing from the House of Commons Library on the role of parliament in the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

Government Equalities Office announcement: Upcoming consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004

23 May 2018

Penny Mordaunt, The Minister for Women and Equalities, said that the Government will shortly publish a consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004.

Government Equalities Office policy paper and upcoming consultation: The Future Operation of Civil Partnership – Gathering Further Information

22 May 2018

The Government Equalities Office announced that it will consult on the future of civil partnerships.

This is from their May 2018 policy paper (pdf) which sets out plans for a new consultation to assess whether there is still enough demand for civil partnerships among same-sex couples, now that marriages are available to them. And whether there is demand for civil partnerships amongst opposite-sex couples.

Department for Work and Pensions announcement: New Interdepartmental Ministerial Group on Disability and Society

22 May 2018

During the May 2018 Oral Questions to the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton announced a new Interdepartmental Ministerial Group (IMG) on disability and society.

Government Equalities Office guidance: Dress Codes and Sex Discrimination – What You Need to Know

22 May 2018

Dress policies for men and women do not have to be identical. However, the standards imposed should be equivalent.

This is according to the May 2018 guidance (pdf) from the Government Equalities Office (GEO) on dress codes.

Department for Education survey report: Support for Mental Health in Schools and Colleges

17 May 2018

School staff hope a preventative strategy would reduce the chances of children and young people reaching crisis point and needing more targeted support.

This is from the May 2018 survey report which explores what schools and colleges across England are doing to support pupils’ mental health.

House of Commons Library research briefing: Brexit Debates 2018

15 May 2018

The House of Commons Library have published a May 2018 briefing paper, which provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate in 2018.

Health and Social Care Committee report: The Government’s Green Paper on mental health: failing a generation

10 May 2018

The Government’s proposed Green Paper on young people’s mental health lacks any ambition and will provide no help to the majority of those children who desperately need it.

This is according to a May 2018 report by the Health and Social Care Committee on the Government’s Green Paper on young people’s mental health.

End Violence Against Women briefing: Women Living in a Hostile Environment

9 May 2018

There is an urgent need to increase support and protection for migrant women and consider measures which should be included in the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill.

This is according to the May 2018 briefing by End Violence Against Women (EVAW) on women living in the ‘hostile environment’ (pdf).

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy report: Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2018-2019

9 May 2018

An estimated 342,000 jobs were paid below the National Living Wage in 2017. Total unpaid wages amounted to £3.1 billion in 2016.

This is according to the May 2018 report (pdf) on enforcement of employment rights by the government’s Director of Labour Market Enforcement.

Tag: Policy and Law

House of Commons Library research briefing: Brexit – Parliament’s Role in Approving and Implementing Agreements with the European Union

Government Equalities Office announcement: Upcoming consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004

Government Equalities Office policy paper and upcoming consultation: The Future Operation of Civil Partnership – Gathering Further Information

Department for Work and Pensions announcement: New Interdepartmental Ministerial Group on Disability and Society

Government Equalities Office guidance: Dress Codes and Sex Discrimination – What You Need to Know

End Violence Against Women briefing: Women Living in a Hostile Environment

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy report: Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2018-2019

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