by Damozel | Every now and again I like to consider what it would be like to live in a country where individual interests sometimes win out over the interest of corporations. I am not even sure what I think of the proposed bill.. I'm just startled to see something like this with a chance of being enacted into law.
Equalities Minister Harriet Harman is expected to announce the plan on Thursday as part of a package of measures in an Equalities Bill.... Age discrimination in the workplace has been illegal since 2006, but the new legislation will tackle more widespread forms of age-related prejudice.
Travel, health and motor insurance is also expected to be included, where cover is simply withdrawn beyond a certain age or is prohibitively expensive. (BBC News)
Imagine.
The movement to eliminate discrimination is quite far-reaching and relates to gender discrimination as well as age discrimination. I wonder whether they will enact it. As one would certainly expect, there is resistance from employers and various business organizations (BBC News)
If enacted could it work? The article points out that it will be a difficult balancing act. But at least the Brits are willing to try.
The government has faced criticism from some quarters for presiding over a society which has arguably become more unequal.
The Equalities Bill will be presented as a sign that Labour is seizing the initiative in the crafting of a fairer society, where no-one is held back by prejudice.
But new laws and regulations often meet resistance from employers, organisations and individuals, who resent what they see as the state meddling in their business.
The moral case for eradicating discrimination in all its forms is easy. The new Equalities Bill will have to do something much harder.
To be successful, the bill must not just promote policies based on knowing what is right, but policies which will inspire action that works as well. (BBC News)
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The Bill introduces positive discrimination in favour of women and ethnic minorities.
This is yet more madness from a Party which has alienated the poor white male vote (it's traditional core) considerably.
The far right will be so happy with this.
Posted by: Simon | June 26, 2008 at 06:28 AM