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Creating a Fairer UK Society: Equality and Diversity in the 21st Century

The UK government has confirmed the launch of an independent review of fair pay in the public sector, headed by leading economist Will Hutton.

This conference will address poignant equality and diversity issues with key discussions of main policy issues covered in the new coalition programme. This brand new and exciting forum will allow delegates to discuss how the new Equality Act will work in practice and the impact on organisations.

The format of the day will allow delegates to get to the heart of the equality agenda examines questions as:

• Has equality legislation gone far enough to tackle inequality and reduce discrimination? What more needs to be done to promote active citizenship?
• Are stronger measures needed to narrow the pay gap?
• What further measures are required to tackle gender discrimination?
• How will the introduction of a National Care Service help tackle inequality?
• Should the national retirement age be reviewed?
• Widening representation - should political parties do more to increase the diversity of MP's?
• What more can be done to promote the equal treatment of LGBT people in the public sector, including employment, housing, education, healthcare and legal services?

Confirmed speakers include:

• Baroness Gould of Potternewton, Chair, Women’s National Commission (JUST CONFIRMED)
• Dr Rob Berkeley, Director, The Runnymede Trust
• James Wolfe, Deputy Director, Stakeholder Division, Office for Disability Issues

Thursday 7 October, Central London, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Please see the full programme for details.

* Early bird discount: 10% off ALL registrations received by 5pm on 25 June (only available for public/ third sector organisations) *

For further information, please contact Inside Government enquiries or call on 0845 666 0664. Places are limited and early booking is therefore advisable.