Legislation
This page provides direction to up to date equality and human rights related legislation and websites which provide legal advice on Equality & Human Rights matters
JUST Lincolnshire is an advisory organisation, but its staff are not legally qualified and we do not employ solicitors. JUST Lincolnshire will signpost enquiries of a legal nature to legal experts better qualified to deal with such matters.
If you have any immigration enquiries or queries, you can contact Rebecca Birkett at Chattertons Solicitors, she is an Experienced Immigration Solicitor and is able to offer a free telephone consultation enquiry service for each new enquiry, this is limited to 20 minutes. You can contact Rebecca using the following methods:
Phone: 01205 310025
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
LinkedIn: – look for Rebecca Birkett, Boston – Lincolnshire, Experience Immigration, Employment and Litigator Solicitor
Website: For the individual see - http://www.chattertons.com/Personal-Law/Immigration-Law-Lincolnshire.aspx
For an employer/business see - http://www.chattertons.com/Business-Services/Business-Immigration.aspx
Chattertons Immigration Law team has a number of years of extensive experience behind them and can advise on most areas of immigration law. Chattertons are only able to advise on the Immigration laws of England and Wales. Chattertons provide a friendly and bespoke service offering as much support as the client requests on a privately funded basis.
Chattertons solicitors prepare an immigration bulletin which is sent out by e-mail free of charge, the bulletin is quite brief but brings to the readers attention some of the important changes in our immigration laws, rules, guidance and procedure. If you would like to receive this bulletin then please contact Rebecca Birkett (see her contact details above). Chattertons also run a number of seminars through out the year to train individuals and businesses with reference to various immigration matters.
Latest Public Sector Duties Equality Act Guidance 2011
The EHRC have published revised guides (issued December 2011) for public authorities on the new public sector equality duty, which come into force on 6th April 2011. The guides are for public authorities in England and for bodies with non-devolved functions in Scotland and Wales. The guides provide an overview of the equality duty, including the general equality duty, the specific duties and who they apply to. They cover what public authorities should do to meet the duty. This includes steps that are legally required, as well as recommended actions.
For more information visit http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/public-sector-duties/new-public-sector-equality-duty-guidance/
Interactive Social Law Website
Members of the Community Care team at Garden Court Chambers have launched a new interactive website on Social Welfare Law covering adult care, children, incapacity, education, welfare benefits, migrants, equality, health care, mental health, housing and international law, all from a community care/social welfare law perspective. Access to the site is by free subscription.
For more information visit http://gardensocial.co.uk/
Equality Act 2010 Starter Kit
The EHRC has put all the essential resources and training modules in one place to help employers and service providers get started with the Equality Act 2010. Check out the EHRC website link here.
For more information visit http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/new-equality-act-guidance/equality-act-starter-kit/
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 came into force 1st October 2010 This Act provides a cross-cutting legislative framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. The majority of its provisions are now in force. The Act simplifies and combines old legislation, removes inconsistencies and makes it easier for people to understand and comply with the law. The Equality Act can be downloaded from this link.
For more information visit http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
Equality Act 2010 Guidance
The Government has produced in-depth guidance for employers, employees, schools and higher and further education providers, and those providing or using services, including clubs and associations. Check out the guidance here.
For more information visit http://homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/equalities/equality-act-publications/equality-act-guidance/
IDEA website
This useful web link page provides a round-up of all current equality and diversity legislation that public bodies must be aware of, plus external links to the full legal texts.
For more information visit http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=5145524
Citizens Advice Guide
The Citizens Advice Bureau produce an excellent website providing on line guidance across a wide range of issues including Discrimination, Citizen Rights and Immigration.
For more information visit http://www.adviceguide.org.uk
Community Legal Advice
The Community Legal Advice website provides a wealth of advice connected to Equality and Human Rights issues including Employment Rights, Human Rights Act, Asylum, Equal Opportunities, Racial Discrimination, Rights for Disabled People, Immigration and Nationality, Domestic Violence, Abuse and Harrassment with information available in braille, audio and other languages
For more information visit http://www.communitylegaladvice.org
Civil Partnerships Act 2004
Provides legal recognition and parity of treatment for same-sex couples and married couples, including employment benefits and pension rights. Access the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 at the website of the Office of Public Sector Information
For more information visit http:/www.opsi.gov.uk
Rights of Women
Rights of Women. Useful website highlighting legislation relating to women
For more information visit http://www.row.org.uk/about.php
Equality Act 2010 - draft guidance re definition of disability
The Equality Act 2010, draft guidance on definition of disability.
Download Equality Act 2010 - draft guidance re definition of disability [ File Type: pdf | File Size: 771kb ]
Guidance on dealing with people with Learning Disabilities and Difficulties
New guidelines issued by the Department of Health, on working with offenders with learning disabilities.
Download Guidance on dealing with people with Learning Disabilities and Difficulties [ File Type: pdf | File Size: 2.52MB ]
For more information visit Staying Positive
Detention Centre Rules 2001
There will soon be an UK Border Agency Immigration Detention Centre facility at MHP Morton Hall near Lincoln. The Detention Centre Rules 2001 is the legislation governing the regime at Immigration Detention Centres. It is designed to ensure the secure but humane accommodation of detained persons in a relaxed regime with as much freedom of movement and association as possible, consistent with maintaining a safe and secure environment, and to encourage and assist detained persons to make the most productive use of their time, whilst respecting in particular their dignity and the right to individual expression.
For more information visit http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/238/contents/made
Charity Commission guidance on
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator for charities in England and Wales, has published detailed guidance for charity trustees about a key section of the Equality Act that may have implications for them. (Issued August 2011)
For more information visit http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/Charity_requirements_guidance/Charity_governance/Good_governance/equality_act_guidance.aspx
GEO Quick Start Guide on Public Sector Duties
The GEO has published a quick start guide (issued Oct 2011) covering the specific equality duties required of public sector bodies.
For more information visit http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/equalities/equality-act-publications/equality-act-guidance/specific-duties
RIPA
RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act)is the law governing the use of covert techniques by public authorities. It requires that when public authorities – such as the police or government departments – need to use covert techniques to obtain private information about someone, they do it in a way that is necessary, proportionate, and compatible with human rights.
For more information visit http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/counter-terrorism/regulation-investigatory-powers/
Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 gives further legal effect in the UK to the fundamental rights and freedoms contained in the European Convention on Human Rights. These rights not only impact matters of life and death, they also affect the rights you have in your everyday life: what you can say and do, your beliefs, your right to a fair trial and other similar basic entitlements.
For more information visit http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/42/contents
