EQUALITY UPDATES 29th July 2010 View online at http://enf.org.uk/blog/ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/glasgow.enf ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ SCOTTISH NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND: Translating, Interpreting & Communications Support (TICS) Project, NHS Health Scotland: ... project to create national standards which can be adopted by NHS Health Boards to regulate the delivery of consistent, cost effective interpreting services across Scotland. More info at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1258 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From KILSYTH INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL SOCIETY (KICS): [North Lanarkshire] Kilsyth International Carnival 11th – 15th August: KIC was set up in 2003 to enhance multi-cultural relations and combat racism through celebrating our diverse cultures and having a great affordable family day out. As a community-owned social enterprise founded in 2003, and a CIC since 2007, we are providing free entry for under 12''s and a three day festival daytime pass for only £5, which includes five major dance, heritage, music and carnival events over the BIG KIC weekend. Our main evening ticketed events in the 1200 capacity Big Top are a Comedy Night on Friday 13th with Fred MacAuley and Stu Who?, and an evening with Salsa Celtica''s big band on Saturday 14th. The main Carnival on Sunday 15th includes Dougie MacLean and Macumba as well as Eletricat, Cherie Treiffel, our hosts Cheef Chebe and Mickey Ferrari, circus performers and a colourful parade with giant puppets - so lets party! Breaking news and tickets are at http://www.kic.me.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CJSCOTLAND: [Perth & Kinross] Examining The Extent Of Racial Abuse In Perth And Kinross (Courier 29/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcced 1700 Scottish Children Abused In A Year (Herald 25/07/10): At least 30 children every week fall victim to sex offenders in Scotland – equivalent to one whole primary school class every seven days, police have revealed. http://digbig.com/5bccee ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CAPABILITY SCOTLAND: Victory In Local Housing Allowance Campaign (28/07/10): Following many months of campaigning by Capability Scotland and other disability organisations, Local Housing Allowance, which has replaced Housing Benefit for tenants in the private sector, will now pay for an extra room for a disabled people needing a carer. http://digbig.com/5bccfa ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: [Edinburgh] Invitation To Attend “Do We Really Care About Poverty In Scotland?” At The Scottish Parliament: Wednesday 18th August at 5pm, Scottish Parliament. With the new socio economic duty just around the corner, and this year marking the European Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, the Scottish Parliament’s equalities team invites you to attend “Do we really care about poverty in Scotland?” at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics. The equalities team is the sponsor for this event. More info at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1260 Commissioner For Victims And Witnesses (Scotland) Bill - Call For Written Evidence: Deadline 24th September http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/justice/call.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS (Scotland): Catholic Church Will ''Never'' Recognise Gay Marriage, Bishop Tells Cameron (23/07/10): A Scottish bishop has written to prime minister David Cameron to tell him that the Catholic Church will ''never'' recognise marriage for gay couples. http://digbig.com/5bccem ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From VOLUNTEER CENTRE GLASGOW: Over 50? Participants Sought For A Study On The Benefits Of Volunteering: A postgraduate Researcher from The University of Nottingham who lives in Glasgow is interested in looking at the benefits of volunteering on those who are aged over 50. She is looking for participants for her final research project who already volunteer, aged between 50 and 65 and are still in paid employment or are actively seeking paid employment. She would like to have a short 30 minute interview with participants to explore your experiences as a volunteer and how this may help with retirement and/or future employment. If anyone is interested in taking part please contact Ashleigh Grant either by phone (07782502761) or by email (lwxavg@nottingham.ac.uk) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From AMINA MUSLIM WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE: [Glasgow] Charity Sale Of New / Nearly New Childrens Toys Clothes & Equipment: 11th August, 2pm – 4pm, at Network House, 311 Calder St, Govanhill G42 7NQ Admission 50p per Adult, Children Free. All proceeds to fund charitable work of Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre Charity no: SCO 27690 Donations of goods welcome - to arrange collection phone 07949 653 845 or email management@mwrc.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ODS CONSULTING: Scottish Government Support For Equalities Focused Organisations: an exciting new free support programme for equalities focused organisations in Scotland. Equally Enterprising supports equalities focused organisations in the third sector to become more enterprising. It is funded by the Scottish Government, and delivered by ODS Consulting. Find out more at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1234 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW ANTI RACIST ALLIANCE: Political Shadowing Scheme 2010: GARA recognises that Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people are under represented in the Scottish Political arena. The scheme is designed to counteract this by empowering and inspiring BME people and giving them the opportunity to gain first hand experience of the work of an MSP or councillor which will hopefully enable more BME people to become involved in Scottish Politics. The scheme will run for two days a month over six months. More info at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1259 Online Hub Celebrates Scottish Connections With Eastern And Central Europe: First, second and third generation Scots are being encouraged to share their experiences by uploading photos, images and stories to Scottish Connections a new online hub to promote Scotland’s links with central and eastern Europe http://www.scotlandagainstracism.com/connections ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From OCEANIC CONSULTING: The Young Minority Ethnic Awards Scotland: Nominations close 6th August. 26th August, Caird Hall, Dundee. The Young Minority Ethnic Awards Scotland are a platform for the dynamic and inspirational minority ethnic youth of Scotland showcasing their successes and achievements. Download the nomination form at http://www.whozthedaddy.info/scotland/nominate.html Full info at http://www.whozthedaddy.info/scotland/index.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PROJECT ABILITY: [Glasgow] Recalling Lines: 6th August – 18th September. Preview: 5 August, 6pm - 9pm. An exhibition containing new works by Glasgow based artist Robert Reddick. Reddick’s current body of work explores the performance of drawing. Tracing his surroundings, the 83 year-old combines his interest in wildlife with images of cityscapes, including a series of images from the Trongate area of Glasgow. Shaky lines have characterized Reddick’s drawing style over the years, effectively revealing and rearranging forms and shapes. These images, often drawn directly from his memory, loosely sketch out Reddick’s own visual ecosystem of thoughts and associations. Project Ability Gallery, Trongate 103, For more info: 0141 552 2822, http://www.project-ability.co.uk or contact Jens Strandberg at exhibitions@project-ability.co.uk [Glasgow]... A Thousand Ships: 3rd – 27th August. Preview 3rd August 3–4pm. An exhibition of large scale portrait drawings and paintings on canvas by artists who attend Project Ability’s Connect programme. Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Rd. More info: 0141 552 2822, http://www.project-ability.co.uk or contact Celine McIlmunn at connect@project-ability.co.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From STOP HATE IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND: [Central Scotland] MAHRS Puts Focus On Hate Incidents In Forth Valley (28/07/10): The response by partners in Forth Valley to incidents aggravated by hatred is to be enhanced through a new three-year strategy aimed at making communities safer. Read on at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1261 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY NETWORK: Equal Marriage News – Today’s Herald (22/07/10): Part of the article, and the editorial, are available at these two links: http://digbig.com/5bccdf and http://digbig.com/5bccdh Survey On Priorities For LGBT Equality: We''re close to legal equality, but there''s still a long way to go before we have real practical equality. What do you think are the most important areas to change for LGBT equality? As the Equality Network plans our work over the next few years, we want to know what you think we should prioritise. Please help us by completing our online survey – it should take less than five minutes and the effects could last for years! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ENpriorities UK-Wide LGBT Research Project: The Office for Public Management, on behalf of the Government Equalities Office, would like to talk to LGBT people about their opinions and experiences through 30 minute telephone interviews booked at your convenience. All your details are confidential. Your views could help shape government policy. All interviewees will be given £20 to thank them for their time. If you have any questions please call Kate on 020 7239 7891 or Sarah on 020 7239 7804. To find out more or register your interest in taking part please go to http://www.opm.co.uk/lgbt [Edinburgh] Growing Old Disgracefully: The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing announces the launch of LGBT Age, a new service aimed specifically at older LGBT people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. LGBT Age will be offering support to LGBT people over 50 in a number of ways, including social opportunities, outings and events to improve social networks; a volunteer befriending scheme providing one-to-one support; an information service on a range of topics including LGBT and mainstream support and services, housing and legal matters; an advocacy service to offer individuals support in dealing with issues such as accessing health and social care services or challenging discrimination. http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/lgbt-age ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW: [Glasgow] Legacies Of British Slave-Ownership: A One-Day Workshop At Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum: Saturday 4th September. This workshop examines the dispersal of compensation money paid to slave-owners following the abolition of slavery in 1833 and explores the ways in which the money was used by beneficiaries in Scotland as it shaped economic, social, cultural and political life over the next fifty years. Speakers include: Catherine Hall, Keith McClelland and Nick Draper (UCL) on the legacies of Scottish slave-ownership, Eric Graham (University of Edinburgh) on Scots and slave-ownership before 1834, Stephen Mullen (University of Glasgow) on the Glasgow West India Association, Eric Graham and Stephen Mullen on the Afro-Caribbean presence in C19th Scotland. To book a place or for further information please see www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/workshops or contact lbs@ucl.ac.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW LIFE – GLASGOW ARTS: [Glasgow] Glasgow Arts and Equalities Newsletter: Quarterly newsletter with the aim of sharing information, enhancing current links and sparking new opportunities in arts & equalities. Newsletters feature updates and information as well as a themed section which this issue focuses on Document film festival coming up in October. http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1262 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SAMH: People With Mental Health Problems Being Failed By Benefits System (27/07/10): New UK government statistics have renewed concerns that the benefits assessment system is failing. Figures published today show that just 20% of those assessed for the new Employment and Support Allowance were deemed eligible. The statistics raise serious concerns that the assessment is too harsh and risks leaving vulnerable people without support. http://www.samh.org.uk/news.php?news_id=173&page=1&ipp=5 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CHURCH OF SCOTLAND: [Edinburgh] A Celebration Of Faith Through Music: 12th August 7pm - 9.30pm, St Columba’s, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh. This popular event moves from Glasgow to Edinburgh for the first time. Tickets £3 for Adults, £2 Concession. More info at http://digbig.com/5bccde ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING: [Edinburgh] Gay Community Summer Fete!: Saturday 31 July, 1pm – 6pm. The summer fundraiser for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT) ... a fun-filled day out for all the family. http://digbig.com/5bccdc ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ABERDEENSHIRE CVS TRAINING INITIATIVE: [Aberdeenshire] Protection Of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (PVG) Training: 31st August, 10 – 4pm, Inverurie AB51 3PX. Cost £10. Training aimed at ensuring organisations are prepared and understand their requirements and obligations under this new scheme. Further info / to book please contact Shirley/Diane, 01358 722205, admin@cvstraininginitiative.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From HOLYROOD: [Glasgow] Holyroods Third Sector 2010 Conference: 7th September, Glasgow. Scotland’s Third Sector: Finding opportunity in challenging times http://thirdsector.holyrood.com/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THE HERALD: Advice For Rape Victims Abroad After 272 Attacks In Single Year (17/07/10): Travellers are to be given advice on what to do if they are raped while abroad, after it was revealed that 272 people from the UK ­were sexually attacked in ­foreign countries in one year. Rape Crisis Scotland has launched a drive to help victims cope if they are raped in a ­country where they cannot understand the language, let alone navigate the unfamiliar legal system. http://digbig.com/5bccer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From TOGETHER: SCOTTISH ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS: What Matters To You? Research With Children And Young People: The fSDC liaison project has teamed up with LTCAS to carry out research with children and young people. If you work with children and young people with a long term condition or disability, we want to know what matters to them. Read more at http://digbig.com/5bccdy Launch Of The ‘State Of Children’s Rights’ Report 2010: 2nd September, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Edinburgh. The report includes contributions from over 60 children’s organisations from across Scotland. With speakers including Adam Ingram MSP, Dr Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer and Alan Miller of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, places are likely to be booked up quickly. The event will also include Together’s AGM. Email Mirka Vybiralova at Together to book your place now: mirka@togetherscotland.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DRUGS: [Glasgow] Free Event For Family Members Affected By Drugs Tuesday 3rd August, 11am – 3pm; Drumchapel community centre, 320 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel. Scottish Families Affected by Drugs is hosting the event, which will offer family members free massage therapy for stress reduction, information about drugs, information stalls, and one to one support and signposting from trained volunteers. There will be a selection of information stalls allowing family members to get information about local services available to them. Services in attendance will include Drumchapel Law & Money Advice Centre - Advocacy Project, COPE Drumchapel, Citizens Advice Kinship Project, Family Addiction Support Services and many more. For further information contact Lisa Finlayson, Scottish Families Affected by Drugs’ development officer, family support on 0141 2210544 or lisa@sfad.org.uk http://www.sfad.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ENGENDER: Engenders Summer Newsletter Online (29/07/10): Contents include: Gendering our health policy; Safe, legal abortion a right for all women in Europe; A learning experience for Engender at the UN; Making a difference – the Impact of Women MSPs; Wales Loses National Women’s Organisation; Women Into Public Life (WIPL); and much more: http://digbig.com/5bccfj (pdf) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Response To Family Removals Report (27/07/10): ....Simon Hodgson, Director of Policy and Communications at SRC, said: ''We welcome this report and its recommendations. The issues it has raised come as no surprise to us, as our caseworkers deal with many of them on a day-to-day basis. ''The report reveals a haphazard approach to family welfare in the asylum process and a lack of consistency in how removals are being carried out. It comes at a time when the UK Government has pledged to bring an end to the detention of children in the asylum process.'' To read full response, click on the title above on the webpage http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/press/ [Glasgow] Detained Lives Roadshow: 10th August, 6.45pm, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St. Glasgow. The London Detainee Support Group is holding a campaign evening at the CCA. There will be speakers from Scottish Detainee Voices and the National Coalition of Anti Deportation Campaigns. There will also be testimony from a former detainee. More info at http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/noticeboard/Detainee_Group_10 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From UPDATE: SCVO Creates A 10 Point Plan To Kick-Start The Big Society (27/07/10): The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations has come up with a 10-point plan to make the new government''s ''big society'' a reality. http://www.update.org.uk/a/news_and_events/big_society_plan.php ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT: Independent Budget Review (29/07/10): Opposition parties have been invited to talks on the findings of the Independent Budget Review which sets out a range of options that could be considered in addressing the Budget challenges facing Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/07/29082429 Independent Budget Review: the report of Scotland''s Independent Budget Review Panel - July 2010 (29/07/10): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/29082838 Consultation On Extending The Coverage Of The Freedom Of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (28/07/10): The consultation seeks views on whether FOI legislation should be extended to cover private organisations that deliver a public service, such as the building and/or maintaining of schools and hospitals; privately managed prisons and prison escort services; the building, managing and maintenance of trunk roads; trusts created by local authorities for the provision of leisure and culture; Glasgow Housing Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/20123725 Caring Together: The Carers Strategy For Scotland 2010 – 2015 (26/07/10): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/23153304 Caring in Scotland: Analysis of Existing Data Sources on Unpaid Carers in Scotland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/23163626 The Impact Of Population Ageing On Housing In Scotland (26/07/10): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/20125707 Good Practice: Carers And Young Carers Stories: Caring Together And Getting It Right For Young Carers: The Carers And Young Carers Strategy For Scotland 2010-2015 (23/07/10): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/23153853 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UK NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: Commission Response To The Government Announcement That The Default Retirement Age Will Be Abolished (29/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccfq ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Three Actions Needed To Help The Big Society Grow (27/07/10): In a major speech to the Policy Exchange, Greg Clark set out three key actions that will be fundamental to decentralising power and building the Big Society. http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsstories/newsroom/1652536 Communities Are Ready For The Big Society (22/07/10): Only a minority of people feel that they can influence local decisions or have engaged in some form of civic participation in the last year, according to survey findings published today. The Big Society launched by the Prime Minister on Monday aims to address this and give more power and responsibility to communities. Read on at http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/1647385 New Estimates Offer Truer Picture Of Street Sleeping (23/07/10): New additional estimates published today show that the number of people sleeping rough on the streets could be more than treble the official national Rough Sleeping Count - a truer reflection of the problem according to Housing Minister Grant Shapps http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/newsroom/1648582 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS: New Statistics Show Thousands Found Fit For Work As Government Vows To Push Ahead With Plans To Reassess Incapacity Benefit Claimants (27/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccef ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From OPERATION BLACK VOTE: Kettering MP Faces Legal Action For Discrimination (29/07/10): Leading human rights organisation, Liberty, has threatened a Conservative MP with legal action for unlawful discrimination after he issued a refusal to meet any constituents attending his surgeries wearing a niqab. http://digbig.com/5bccey Coalition ‘Under Strain’ After Cameron & Cable Clash Over Immigration (28/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcceg ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MIND: People With Mental Health Problems Must Be Heard On Welfare Reform (27/07/10): Mind CEO joins scrutiny group to assess fairness and accuracy of Work Capacity Assessment, ensuring that those with experience of mental distress are represented at the highest level in welfare reform reviews. http://digbig.com/5bcceh ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From UK DISABLED PEOPLE''S COUNCIL (UKDPC): Snap Shot Report Of Targeted Hostility (26/07/10): ... This report highlights cases of targeted hostility towards disabled people in the UK, and focuses on hate crimes carried out within a period of three months. UKDPC believes such attacks against disabled people are increasing at a time of recession, and huge social and political change. We have submitted this report to the EHRC as part of their formal Inquiry into disability related harassment. More info at http://digbig.com/5bccfb ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BRITISH INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS: [London] Exhibition: Changing the Face of Human Rights: in partnership with photographer Nadia Bettega. 5 - 20 August, The Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3GA. The exhibition explores what human rights mean to the lives and stories of 60 people living in Britain today. With financial turmoil and a growing gap between rich and poor, increasing awareness of human rights is vital. http://www.bihr.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RNID: RNID Appeals For People To Share Their Experiences Of Hearing Loss In The Workplace (27/07/10): RNID is appealing for people with a hearing loss to take part in a vital piece of research that could help improve the support and services for people who have a hearing loss in work, in the future. http://www.rnid.org.uk/mediacentre/press/2010/new_research_study.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GUARDIAN: An MP''s Posturing Talk Of A Burqa Ban (26/07/10): Philip Hollobone''s refusal to meet burqa-wearing constituents is unlikely to gain traction in multicultural Britain http://digbig.com/5bcceq ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMENSGRID: The Ministry Of Justice Has Confirmed That The Law Will Not Be Changed To Grant Anonymity To Men Accused Of Rape In England And Wales (26/07/10): http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=5600 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BICON: 28th Bicon And 10th International Conference On Bisexuality: London, 26-30 August 2010 http://www.bicon2010.org.uk/bicon/about-icb/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOPE: Scope Comment: New DWP Figures On Employment Support Allowance (28/07/10): New figures from the Department of Work and Pensions released today show that three-quarters of applicants for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) are being found fit for work, or are stopping their claim before their assessment period has been completed. http://digbig.com/5bccfd Scope Statement On Electoral Commission Report (27/07/10): “We support the Electoral Commission''s recognition of the need for far-reaching changes to improve Britain''s outdated electoral system, as it has been failing disabled voters for some time... http://www.scope.org.uk/node/16761 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RUNNYMEDE: School Exclusions Report (23/07/10): Black boys and girls are still disproportionately excluded from school according to a new collection of essays by Runnymede. http://digbig.com/5bccfp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE: WRC Launches ''Making An Impact'' Report (26/07/10): Women’s Resource Centre launches its Making An Impact report, showcasing its remarkable work to bolster the women’s sector http://www.wrc.org.uk/news/default.aspx ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From HOME OFFICE: Alcohol Consultation Launched (28/07/10): Have your say on how you think the Licensing Act should be overhauled to give local communities more power to tackle crime. http://digbig.com/5bccdx Moving Beyond The ASBO (28/07/10): In a speech today, the Home Secretary called for changes in how anti-social behaviour is tackled, including more local control and more freedom for police to decide how to deal with each case. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/moving-beyond-asbos RELATED: Scotland To Keep Asbo Option To Tackle Yobs (Scotsman 29/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccec Home Office Disappointed By Supreme Court Asylum Ruling (27/07/10): Judgment finds that failed asylum seekers should be allowed to work if they have waited longer than 12 months for a decision on their further submission. http://digbig.com/5bccds Language Tests For Partners (26/07/10): English language tests for partners will help people integrate into British society says immigration minister. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/824396 Home Office To Appeal High Court Ruling (26/07/10): The department will appeal against a ruling which found that giving less than 72 hours notice before removing someone from the country is illegal http://digbig.com/5bccdt Radical Reforms For Police Announced (26/07/10): A radical new programme of reform to change the face of policing and re-establish the link between the police and the public, tackle organised crime and protect our borders was unveiled today http://digbig.com/5bccdw ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Child Migrant Family Restoration Fund Launched (26/07/10): The £6m Family Restoration Fund to help reunite former child migrants with their families was formally launched today http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/MediaCentre/Pressreleases/DH_117911 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From REFUGEE COUNCIL: High Court Rules ''Fresh Claim'' Asylum Seekers Should Be Allowed To Work (28/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcces Refugee Council Response To Report Into Removal Of Families (27/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccet Refugee Council Response To High Court Ruling On Fast-Track Deportations (26/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccew ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS: Lord Who Tabled Religious Civil Partnerships Amendment Now Supports Gay Marriage (28/07/10): Lord Waheed Alli, the Labour peer who tabled an amendment in the last government to allow religious civil partnerships, has called for full marriage equality. http://digbig.com/5bccep Gay Activists Say Government Is ''Ignoring'' Calls For Same-Sex Civil Marriage (28/07/10): The government''s equalities office is holding a series of private meetings this week with interested parties to discuss the possibility of holding civil partnerships for gay couples in church. http://digbig.com/5bccen Religious Protests Permitted At Belfast Pride (23/07/10): Belfast''s Parades Commission has said that no restrictions will be placed on protests against the city''s Pride march. The event, expected to attract up to 15,000 people, will be held on Saturday July 31st and is targeted every year by anti-gay demonstrators from Sandown Free Presbyterian Church. http://digbig.com/5bccej Government Plans To Stop Pope Arrest (23/07/10): The government has proposed changes to the law which will prevent gay and atheist campaigners arresting the Pope when he visits the UK in September. http://digbig.com/5bccek ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ INTERNATIONAL NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN DISABILITY FORUM: From Spain To Belgium: The Disability Intergroup Explores The Job Yet To Be Done (29/07/10): http://www.edf-feph.org/Page_Generale.asp?DocID=13854&thebloc=24991 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (FRA): The Use Of Body Scanners: 10 Questions And Answers (27/07/10): http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/research/opinions/op-bodyscanner_en.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ILGA-EUROPE: Montenegro Fulfils EU Membership Requirement And Protects LGBT People From Discrimination (28/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccff Same-Sex Partnerships Constitute ‘Family Life’, Says The European Court Of Human Rights Once Again (22/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bccfe ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter is produced on behalf of the Equality Networks Forum (ENF) The ENF: Glasgow Black and Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Network; Glasgow City Council; Glasgow Disability Alliance; Glasgow Women’s Voluntary Sector Network; West of Scotland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Forum This message may contain information that has been sent to the ENF Communications and Resource Worker by third parties. 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