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OverviewDespite being required by EU law, the role, structure and resourcing of equality bodies are surrounded by debate and controversy. These debates have been intensified by economic pressures which have caused governments throughout Europe to scrutinise public spending, including on equality bodies, with a view to making efficiency savings or cuts. At the same time, responses to economic recession threaten to increase inequality and thus to increase the need for vigilant and effective equality bodies. This book provides a space for the detailed exploration of issues such as these. Given the current concern with achieving value for money, questions relating to the impact and effectiveness of equality bodies are given particular prominence. Much of the discussion has relevance to national human rights institutions as well as equality bodies and to countries outside Europe as well as within it. This volume brings together experts at the cutting-edge of this topic - both from practice and from academia. Indeed, the majority of the authors have held key positions in equality bodies and have published extensively in the field. The book thus blends reflection enriched by practice and academic scholarship and, in so doing, offers an important and unique contribution to on-going political debate. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor Anna Lawson , Caroline Gooding , Bob NivenPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Hart Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.600kg ISBN: 9781849462822ISBN 10: 1849462828 Pages: 357 Publication Date: 01 December 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCaroline Gooding is an independent expert on disability rights and public sector duties. Anna Lawson is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Leeds. Bob Niven is Resident Adviser to the Israel Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |