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Proceeding contribution from Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 19 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill [HL].


Equality Bill [HL]

moved Amendment No. 41:"Page 4, line 29, at end insert—" ““(3)   In promoting equality of opportunity between disabled persons and others, the Commission may, in particular, promote the favourable treatment of disabled persons. (4)   In this Part ““disabled person”” means a person who— (a)   is a disabled person within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50), or (b)   has been a disabled person within that meaning (whether or not at a time when that Act had effect).”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 9 [Human rights]:


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
674 c790 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Children Disclosure of information Codes of practice Age Disability Rights Commission Commission for Racial Equality Civil proceedings Equality Human rights Gender Equality and Human Rights Commission Equal Opportunities Commission Public appointments Monitoring Religion Sexuality
Legislation
Equality Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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