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Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013: Chapter 8
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Acts, Bills
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 is an act to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health. The provisions cover Members of Parliament, jurors and company directors. They repeal legislation disqualifying a Member of Parliament or of the devolved bodies on grounds of mental illness, remove the general ban on people receiving treatment for their mental health undertaking jury service, and amend regulations which allow a director of a public or private company to be removed from their position by reason of their mental health. Explanatory notes produced to assist in the understanding of the Act are available separately.
That would be telling
- Author:
- KENNY Craig
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.7.09, 2009, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Disability legislation can fail to provide adequate protection to employees who disclose a past mental health problems. Disclosure and non-disclosure of mental health problems to prospective employers are discussed. Two short case studies are included.
Stifling stigma
- Author:
- DAW Rowena
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.6.04, 2004, p.46.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that a new draft Disability Discrimination Bill will help people with mental health problems by bringing them further within the remit of discrimination law.
Improving the mental health of the population: can the European Union help?: 14th report of session 2006-07: volume 2: evidence
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Lords. European Union Committee
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In their report ‘Improving the Mental Health of the Population: Can the European Union Help?’ The Committee look in detail at the European Commission’s October 2005 Green Paper on an EU strategy for mental health and consider whether there is a role for the EU in improving the mental well-being of the European population. The Committee state that people suffering from mental health problems often face discrimination in health services and employment. They can experience ridicule, prejudice and stigmatisation, which may lead to social exclusion and discourage people from seeking treatment. A significant improvement in the position of those with mental health problems in the UK could be achieved by recognising that mental health problems come within the scope of anti-discrimination legislation relating to disability. This should be monitored and enforced so that sufferers do not face the added disadvantage of discrimination in the workplace, which can lead to unemployment and increase the risk of long term social exclusion. The Committee argue that the EU should encourage member states that do not already have anti-discrimination legislation to introduce it.
Improving the mental health of the population: can the European Union help?: 14th report of session 2006-07: volume 1: report
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Lords. European Union Committee
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 101p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In their report ‘Improving the Mental Health of the Population: Can the European Union Help?’ The Committee look in detail at the European Commission’s October 2005 Green Paper on an EU strategy for mental health and consider whether there is a role for the EU in improving the mental well-being of the European population. The Committee state that people suffering from mental health problems often face discrimination in health services and employment. They can experience ridicule, prejudice and stigmatisation, which may lead to social exclusion and discourage people from seeking treatment. A significant improvement in the position of those with mental health problems in the UK could be achieved by recognising that mental health problems come within the scope of anti-discrimination legislation relating to disability. This should be monitored and enforced so that sufferers do not face the added disadvantage of discrimination in the workplace, which can lead to unemployment and increase the risk of long term social exclusion. The Committee argue that the EU should encourage member states that do not already have anti-discrimination legislation to introduce it.
What can the Human Rights Act 1998 do for my mental health?
- Author:
- HALE Brenda
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 17(3), 2005, pp.295-305.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
This article explores the potential use the Human Rights Act 1998 in the field of mental health. It is based on the text of the Paul Sieghart Memorial Lecture, presented at the British Institute of Human Rights on 7 July 2004.
Time for an incapacity act? The case against another Mental Health Act
- Author:
- SULLIVAN Danny
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 52, May 2001, p.17.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Argues that the Government's plans for a new Mental Health Act are inherently discriminatory and suggests it is time, instead, for an Incapacity Act applicable to everyone, not just those with a mental illness.
Body armour
- Authors:
- SPOWART-TAYLOR Ann, PROUD Stephanie
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 5.6.97, 1997, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Argues that definitions of disability under the recent legislation which makes discrimination against disabled people unlawful are proving complex and confusing. Attempts to clarify the issues.
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995
- Author:
- PARKER Camilla
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 84, March 1997, p.28.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Gives a brief guide to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995.
Falling short
- Author:
- HARRISON Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 83, January 1997, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Many have fought long and hard for the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act, and it's a step in the right direction. However, in this article the author argues that for people with mental health problems in particular, it leaves much to be desired.