Age discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services Outcome 3: We have a more equal society Outcome 9: We are a shared society that respects diversity Outcome 11: We have high quality public services Outcome 14: We give our children and young people the best start in life Proposals were made during the mandate of the last NI Assembly to extend age discrimination legislation to the provision of Goods, Facilities and Services. While welcoming the general principle of the proposals, it was noted that children and young people under 16 were excluded from the scope of the legislation. Age discrimination legislation in the area of goods, facilities and services has not yet been introduced to the NI Assembly. This should be prioritised by the NI Executive and the proposals extended to under 16s. In the alternative, if the proposals are not extended, then further legislation should be introduced within a specific and reasonable timeframe to protect children under 16. Gender Equality Strategy Outcome 3: We have a more equal society Outcome 4: We enjoy long, healthy, active lives Outcome 5: We are an innovative, creative society, where people can fulfil their potential Outcome 6: We have more people working in better jobs Outcome 9: We are a shared society that respects diversity Outcome 11: We have high quality public services Outcome 12: We have created a place where people want to live and work, to visit and invest In the previous NI Assembly mandate the Gender Equality Unit in the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister indicated that it would revise the current Gender Equality Strategy. The 2006-2016 strategy was to remain in place until a new strategy was developed and operational. However, no public consultation has yet taken place. The right to work (Persons with Disabilities) Outcome 3: We have a more equal society Outcome 5: We are an innovative, creative society, where people can fulfil their
Age discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services Outcome 3: We have a more equal society Outcome 9: We are a shared society that respects diversity Outcome 11: We have high quality public services Outcome 14: We give our children and young people the best start in life Proposals were made during the mandate of the last NI Assembly to extend age discrimination legislation to the provision of Goods, Facilities and Services. While welcoming the general principle of the proposals, it was noted that children and young people under 16 were excluded from the scope of the legislation. Age discrimination legislation in the area of goods, facilities and services has not yet been introduced to the NI Assembly. This should be prioritised by the NI Executive and the proposals extended to under 16s. In the alternative, if the proposals are not extended, then further legislation should be introduced within a specific and reasonable timeframe to protect children under 16. Gender Equality Strategy Outcome 3: We have a more equal society Outcome 4: We enjoy long, healthy, active lives Outcome 5: We are an innovative, creative society, where people can fulfil their potential Outcome 6: We have more people working in better jobs Outcome 9: We are a shared society that respects diversity Outcome 11: We have high quality public services Outcome 12: We have created a place where people want to live and work, to visit and invest In the previous NI Assembly mandate the Gender Equality Unit in the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister indicated that it would revise the current Gender Equality Strategy. The 2006-2016 strategy was to remain in place until a new strategy was developed and operational. However, no public consultation has yet taken place. The right to work (Persons with Disabilities) Outcome 3: We have a more equal society Outcome 5: We are an innovative, creative society, where people can fulfil their