Age Discrimination

Part of Women and Equality – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 25 June 2009.

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Photo of Jo Swinson Jo Swinson Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) 10:30, 25 June 2009

I am glad that the Minister mentions Young Equals and I am sure he has read its excellent report, "Making the case", which details harmful age discrimination against young people, so how can the Government justify ignoring that evidence and excluding under-18s from protections in the Equality Bill? [Official Report, 29 June 2009, Vol. 495, c. 1-2MC.]