Memorandum submitted by Royal College of Physicians (E 63)

 

 

The Royal College of Physicians notes the publication of the above which was recently discussed at our Equality & Diversity Committee. We would like to make the following comments which came from that discussion:

 

· We are pleased that race, gender and disability are now covered by one Bill.

· We believe that the Bill should include responsibilities as well as rights for minorities.

· The right of minority groups should not impinge on the rights of others nor pose risks to others.

· It is important to educate children in schools in matters of equality and diversity.

· Members of minority groups should not positively discriminate in favour of their own minority group.

 

I trust these comments will be of use.

 

June 2009