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3rd Report - The rights of older people
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 414
Published 19 February 2025
Recommendations
8
Rejected
Commission EHRC to review effectiveness of age discrimination protections in Equality Act.
Recommendation
We recommend the Government commission and fund the Equality and Human Rights Commission to review the effectiveness of protections against age discrimination provided by the Equality Act and Public Sector Equality Duty in England, including but not limited to consideration …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects commissioning and funding the EHRC for a review on age discrimination protections, stating it is for the EHRC to allocate its own resources. It highlights existing strong protections in the Equality Act and other government actions for older people.
Government Equalities Office
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