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docxAn analysis22.17 KB of the detailed programme of Bills behind the Queen's Speech suggests that very little of the docSW Women's Manifesto603 KB will be met in the next five years, at least as far as central government action is concerned.

A priority will be to try and preserve the clauses of the Human Rights Act, particularly the Protection from discrimination in respect of these rights and freedoms. There is also work to be done to ensure that extension of 'free childcare' is delivered in practice. In several respects the proposals will have the opposite effect from "advancing equality of opportunity" and many of the 22 calls for action from SW women are not addressed at all.

 The Petition to the Minister for Women and Equalities remains open!

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