Recent Developments with AWAZ Cumbria's Work
Recent Developments with AWAZ Cumbria's Work
Background to the Inquiry
In 2009, the Commission conducted research into the safety and security of disabled people. The full research is available here, within the Fairer Britain area of the site.
The research findings included:
Conflicting demands & concerns about possible Equality & Human Rights Commission cuts
Engaging the poor in anti-poverty policy making
Free Equality Health Checks
Legal Aid changes threaten human rights claims abroad
Public Consultation: Does UK Need Bill Of Rights? Submit By 11 Nov
Does Britain need a bill of rights?
Charities fight for survival as funding slashed across country
The Guardian, 2 August 2011
Anti-cuts campaign False Economy obtained data from 265 freedom-of-information responses from local councils
3,000 CUMBRIANS COULD LOSE ACCESS TO LEGAL AID
News & Star, 15 September 2011