Rejected petition Call for a new stand-alone comprehensive legislation for disability equality
Stop the dilution of disability equality rights under the Equality Act. Have new legislation covering all angles of disabilities visible/invisible, challenges impacting the day-to-day lives/employment of people with disabilities, intersectionality, COVID19 practical challenges, Brexit and UNSDG 2030
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Palpable evidence shows pace of progression of anti-discrimination & equality legislation for people with disabilities remains precarious, lacks thorough impactful understanding of disabilities and at best light in making a real tangible difference in people with disabilities day to day lives/employment. It's no longer fit for purpose. We can't ignore the loss of life, abuse of people of disabilities that are on the rise and the rapid deterioration of their quality of life Action is required now
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We understand you'd like to see new laws for disability equality, but we're not sure specifically what you'd like these to do beyond the protections in the Equality Act.
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