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By Elaine Dewhurst Filed Under: All posts, Growth and Inclusion Posted:
One of the themes of this year’s International Day of Older Persons is the resilience and contributions of older women. The Uncertain Futures participatory research team interviewed 100 women over 50 about their experiences of paid and unpaid work. In this blog, Dr Elaine Dewhurst from the Law School and the Manchester Institute for Collaborative […]
By Elaine Dewhurst Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted:
As pundits and politicians across the UK try to digest and interpret the confidence and supply deal with between the Conservatives and the DUP, Dr. Elaine Dewhurst considers the implications of the deal for equality legislation and lays out a way forwards for equality and human rights in the UK. There is a distinct […]
By Elaine Dewhurst Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted:
Dr. Elaine Dewhurst, Senior Lecturer in Employment Law at The University of Manchester looks at the positive impact Andy Burnham could have in his first 100 days on the lives of older people. • Greater Manchester needs to do more for its ageing population – it’s vital the new Mayor identifies the opportunities older people […]
By Hannah Quirk and Elaine Dewhurst Filed Under: All posts, Featured Posted:
Following the four month ban issued to Luis Suarez by FIFA, Dr Hannah Quirk and Dr Elaine Dewhurst from The University of Manchester’s School of Law look at some of the legal consequences. FIFA, football’s world governing body, has banned the Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez for four months and nine internationals for biting Italy defender […]