Policy Process 2025: Equalities

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Consultation Questions
How can the UK’s governments promote an intersectional approach to Equalities legislation?
What more can be done to ensure community cohesion and celebration of diversity between different faiths and religions?
What can be done to address barriers and increase opportunities for those whose character is NOT currently protected under the Equality Act 2010? For example, socio-economic background, health conditions, caring responsibilities, parental responsibility, language, experience in care
How can the Government promote the interests and rights of the LGBTQ+ community globally?
How can co-operative housing provide safe, secure housing for LGBTQ+ communities? Are there co-operative solutions for LGBTQ+ friendly retirement villages?
How can the UK’s governments strengthen the protections of LGBTQ+ communities?
How can central and local government ensure those from lower socio-economic backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the labour market, education or healthcare?
How can we ensure youth voice is actively represented and encouraged in the political and public realm?
How can the co-operative movement and social economy promote opportunities for young people – incl. education and training, apprenticeships, work experience, etc.?
How can the UK’s governments support the growth of co-operative schools and academies?
How can the UK’s governments improve youth services and youth hubs? i.e. community ownership, etc.
What measures can be taken to support the development of student co-operative housing?
What further measures can be taken by central and local government to reduce violence against women and girls (VAWG)?
What is required from central and local government to ensure victims of domestic abuse can safely and securely leave violent relationships and move on with their lives?
How can the co-operative movement be a leader in supporting women at work – including equal pay, flexible working, etc.?
How can co-operatives provide solutions to childcare – which has been a major impediment to women pursuing careers after having children?
What further measures can the Government take to ensure decent maternity and paternity leave is available to everyone?
What measures could central and local government take to pro-actively challenge and reduce racism wherever it is found?
How can the UK’s governments challenge institutional racism that leads to inequalities in health care?
How can the new Government strengthen the Equality Act, for example adding caste discrimination?
What policy change would enable disabled people to engage more easily in political and public life?
How can the UK’s governments help to improve the accessibility and inclusion of workplaces and public spaces?
How can we build co-production of public services with disabled people and other under-represented groups facing barriers to access?
How can we reduce discrimination against disabled people? I.e. disabled parents, etc.
How can the Government develop a benefits system which supports, rather than hinders disabled people?
How can the co-operative movement take the lead in improving disabled people’s lives?
How could co-operative and community-led housing provide improved housing options for disabled people?
What more can be done to integrate and improve the lives of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK and beyond?
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