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The Equality Bill

The Equality BillWhat You Need to Know, What You Need to Say!Friday 27 November, 2009Gosforth Park Marriott Hotel, Newcastle upon TyneThe long-awaited Equality Bill is now making its way through Parliament. It is the most far-reaching discrimination legislation for many years and will have a major impact on every employer. Equality North East is delighted to invite you to a conference which will:• Help employers understand the Bill and how it may affect them and their organisations. • Provide an opportunity to hear first hand from the national policy makers leading on the Bill. • Inform on the regional impact. • Provide practical information on the support available to help employers understand and comply with the legislation. • Help suppliers involved in the Public Sector procurement process understand the implications of the Bill • Give you the opportunity to voice your views in the knowledge that they will be heard by those who can influence. Confirmed speakers include:• Vera Baird QC MP, Solicitor General. • Kevin Rowan, Regional Secretary, TUC Northern Region (Conference Chair). • Andrew Sugden, Director of Policy and Representation, NECC. • Paul Johnstone, Partner, Muckle LLP. • Amanda Ariss, CEO, The Equality and Diversity Forum. Who should attend?• Employers and representatives from the Public, Private and 3rd Sectors. • Equality and Diversity leads and practitioners in all sectors. • Trade Union and unionlearn representatives. • Learning Providers including Further and Higher Education. • Those involved in the Public Sector procurement process. • Anyone with an interest.

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