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  • London 2012: an inclusive legacy

    Games will transform perception of disabled people, according to report published today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Maria Miller's speech to Capita conference

    Maria Miller MP, the Minister for Disabled People, speaks to the Capita conference on Monday 28 March 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government determined to open doors of opportunity

    A new strategy to ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential was published today by the Deputy Prime Minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Social Mobility Strategy launched

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has unveiled the Coalition Government’s Social Mobility Strategy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "There will be no downgrading of human rights under this Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the launch of the Human Rights & Democracy report on 31 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • University participation statistics

    “To remain internationally competitive and drive social mobility we need young people with the best skills. These figures reflect the high aspirations…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on the arrangements for enabling civil partnerships to be registered on religious premises of faith groups who wish to host them - WMS

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 31 March 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of Chair to Equality 2025

    Maria Miller Minister for Disabled People, has announced the appointment of Dr Rachel Perkins as the new Chair to Equality 2025.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Child poverty debate

    A speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UN declaration on human rights education and training

    The United Nations Human Rights Council on 23 March adopted a declaration on human rights education and training.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • May: reforms for equality and human rights commission

    Radical reforms to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will make it a stronger, more focussed and more efficient organisation, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Theresa May said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of the equality and human rights commission

    Theresa May's statement on reform of the equality and human rights commission 22 March 2011

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major reforms to Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Consultation launches to make the organisation a stronger, focused and more efficient, Theresa May said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible

    Ed Vaizey’s contribution to YouTube Bible

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fight against homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Government launches action plan to tackle homophobia and transphobia

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Britain's biggest sports are backing a new government campaign to stamp out homophobia and transphobia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Publication of consultation – Strengthening Women’s Voices in Government

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 7 March 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Body confidence campaign

    This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the Endangered Species International Summit at Royal Festival Hall in central London on 4 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech on the open, confident society

    The Deputy Prime Minister's speech entitled An Open, Confident Society: The Application of Muscular Liberalism in a Multicultural Society.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equality Act 2010: Banning age discrimination in services, public functions and associations - A consultation on proposed exceptions to the ban

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 3 March 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government