Shops selling “lads’ mags”, which show naked and semi-naked images of women, could be prosecuted if they continue to stock them, after campaigners and lawyers have argued that they could be in breach of the Equality Act 2010.
New System For Criminal Record Checks
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) announced yesterday (May 23rd) that its Update Service, which will allow employers to check the status of criminal record checks online, will be launched on 17 June.
WCA Puts People With Mental Health Problems At A Disadvantage
Judges at the Upper Tribunal have ruled that the Government’s Work Capability Assessment puts people with mental illness, autism and learning difficulties at a substantial disadvantage.
Gay Marriage Bill Passed
The vote in the House of Commons yesterday (May 21st) to allow gay marriage in England and Wales means that the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill can now go before the House of Lords.
DWP Loses Case
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been ordered to release the names of employers involved in a controversial back-to-work scheme criticised for using the unemployed as a free source of labour.