Description
Book SynopsisThe creation of devolved assemblies and parliament for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland empowered government in each country to promote equality of opportunity. This book explores the impact of this constitutional change in the UK in respect to public policy and law.
Table of ContentsChapter One: Introduction: Equalities and Public Policy Chapter Two: Theoretical Perspectives on Promoting Equality Chapter Three: Exploring Inequality and Discrimination in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Chapter Four: Promoting Equality: A Governance Perspective Chapter Five: The Equalities 'Infrastructure' in the Devolved State Chapter Six: Legislating for Equality in a Quasi-Federal UK Chapter Seven: Analysing the Devolved Governments' Public Policy Approaches to the Promotion of Equality Chapter Eight: Lobbying and Electoral Competition on Equality Matters in the Devolved Polity Chapter Nine: Conclusions: Equalities and Public Policy
