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Help the Aged has welcomed the proposals for a commission to promote equality and human rights for everyone.

We envisage the new commission as a powerful advocate for older people, with the expertise and resources necessary to make age equality a reality.

In this section you will find documents which outline the stance Help the Aged has taken in relation to the Commission for Equality and Human Rights and other equalities bodies.

Policy Statement on CEHR (July 2007)

The Commission for Equality and Human Rights is due to start its work in October 2007. It is the first statutory bnon-governmental body tasked with reducing inequality, eliminating discrimination and strengthening good relations across all equality strands- sez, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation and age - and promoting and protecting human rights. For the first time in Britain, there will be a public body responsible for promoting age equality and tackling age discrimination and ageist attitudes, and this is to be celebrated.

Briefing on Equality Bill House of Lords report stage (October 2005)

Briefing for peers on the report stage of the Equality Bill, to establish a Commission for Equal Human Rights.

Equality Bill Lords committee stage (July 2005)

Briefing for peers speaking at the committee stage debate on the Equality Bill.

Equality Bill Lords second reading (June 2005)

Briefing on the second reading of the Equality Bill in the House of Lords, setting out the Charity's four key priority areas.

Note on the CEHR (January 2005)

Notes concerning age discrimination, retirement ages and a description of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights; as responsible for anti-discrimination law and the promotion of equality and human rights.

Consultation responses

Interim Funding arrangements forthe Equality and Human Rghts Commission (October 2007)

The Commission for Equality and Human Rights: Help the Aged response to the CEHR draft Vision and Mission Statement (May 2007)

Fairness for All (August 2004)

Response to the government consultation on the proposed Commission for Equality and Human Rights, endorsing the need for bans on age discrimination and other forms of discrimination and prejudice.

Reports

Briefing on Equality Bill Commons Report stage (2006)

Help the Aged briefing on the House of Commons report stage of the Equality Bill on 16 January 2006.

Briefing on Equality Bill Commons Second Reading (2005)

Briefing on the House of Commons Second Reading of the Equality Bill on 21 November 2005.

Briefing on Equality Bill Lords Third Reading (2005)

Briefing on the House of Lords Third Reading stage of the Equality Bill on 9 November 2005.

Briefing on Equality Bill Lords Committee Stage (2005)

Briefing on the Lords committee stage of the Equality Bill.

Briefing on Equality Bill Lords Report Stage (2005)

Help the Aged briefing on the report stage of the Equality Bill on 19 October 2005.

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