On this page you can search and filter the UN recommendations submitted to the UK
Government should: (a) Recognise disabled people’s right to live independently and be included in the community in UK laws, so...
Government should: Collect disaggregated employment and activity data on people from ethnic minority groups. Take further steps to tackle unemployment,...
The UK Government has made commitments to ensure fair conditions at work, including to tackle sexual harassment. However, it has...
UK Government actions In July 2021, the UK Government responded to the Women and Equalities Select Committee consultation on sexual...
Government should: Take further action to end discrimination against women in the labour market. Take necessary measures to eliminate discriminatory...
Government should: Tackle long-standing discrimination against women in political, economic and social settings, particularly regarding the gender pay gap and...
Government should: Tackle discrimination against women, particularly in the labour market, and the gender pay gap. Address the problem of...
Government should: Follow-up with employers on their reports on gender pay gaps. With regard to the reporting mechanism on the...
Government should: Ratify ILO Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers. Consider ratifying the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)...
Government should: Ratify ILO Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers. Ratify the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)...
Government should: (a) Ensure that affordable and accessible childcare is available throughout the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland. (b) Consider...
Government should: Work with disabled people's organisations, and in line with the CRPD Committee's recommendations following its inquiry into the...
Government should: (a) Take action to increase the number of women in decision-making roles in the workplace and reduce women's...
Government should: Review the Trade Union Act 2016. Ensure all workers enjoy full trade union rights without interference. Implement the...
Government should: Extend the national living wage to under 25s. Set it at a level which provides workers and their...
Government should: (a) Ensure all migrant workers enjoy equal rights for pay, protection from unfair dismissal, rest and leisure, working...
Governent should: Consider UN advice on the right to just and favourable working conditions. The Committee draws the attention of...
Government should: (a) Reduce the use of temporary employment, precarious self-employment and 'zero-hours' contracts. Create opportunities offering security and protection...
Government should: (a) Increase the number of women in decision-making roles, in public and private sectors. (b) End the gender...
Government should: Within one year of adopting the present recommendations, provide an update to the CRPD Committee on progress in...
Employment is mainly a reserved issue, which limits the action that the Welsh Government can take. The Welsh Government has...