Skip to main content

Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bob Blackman (Conservative), on Thursday, 16 May 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 5 members in total.


CASTE DISCRIMINATION IN THE UK

That this House notes the serious concerns expressed by the Hindu community at the possible consequences of the provisions in the Enterprise and Regulatary Reform Act 2013 relating to caste within the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010; and recognises the need to ensure a full and proper consultation period of at least two years with the affected communities to address the issues they have raised about practical difficulties with the legislation.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

117A1
leave out from 'notes' to end and add 'the long delay on introducing legislation to protect victims of caste discrimination within the UK; and urges the Government to launch its proposed public consultation before the summer recess, and to bring forward the necessary legislative changes before the end of the current parliamentary session.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
117 
117A1 
Session
2013-14
Other sponsors
Roger Godsiff
Glyn Davies
Mike Gapes
Barry Gardiner
Subjects
Equality Religion
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk