Equality legislation 'easier to implement' than originally thought

Tuesday, 29 December 2015 00:00

The current draft Equality Bill 2015 won't impact the Island's business community as much as originally anticipated.

That's according to the Chief Minister - who's looking to make leaps in the right direction in the New Year following the introduction of the Disability Act:

It's set to be introduced over the course of four years once it's been finalised by the House of Keys in January.

Allan Bell hopes all stakeholders will be well represented:

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