In June 2007, The House of Lords handed down its judgment in a case that explored the definition of ‘public authority’ under section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 came into force on 1 October 2006.
The Equality Act gained Royal Assent on 20 February 2006.
The Civil Partnership Act came into force on 5 December 2005 and the first ceremonies took place on 21st December.
On 25 February 2005 an Equalities Review to investigate the causes of persistent discrimination and inequality in British society was announced by the Government.
