Legislation
The work of the Gender Equality Unit will be taken forward within a context of increasing legislative emphasis on the promotion of gender equality.
At local level the most recent significant legislative development is the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
- The Northern Ireland Act 1998, Section 75.
- The Belfast Agreement
- Single Equality Bill
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997(RRO)
- Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (FETO)
- Equal Pay Act (NI) 1970 (EPA)- Contract Terms
Relevant statutory provisions within the UK are:
- The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (as amended).
- The Equal Pay Act 1970 (as amended). (opens in a new window)
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- The Employment Act 1989 and ·Employment Rights Act 199
- The Human Rights Act 1998
European Context
The European Union has various articles dealing with discrimination and equality.
International Context
The UK is signatory to a large number of international conventions which have anti-discrimination provisions. Access the United Nations website
The UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women;
The UN International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – relating to gender among other groups;
The UN Convention The UN Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment – relating to women among other groups;
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – relating to gender among other groups.
UN Beijing Conference 1995
For full texts of UK legislation access Her Majesty's Stationery Office website
