Does the Equality Act Deliver Fairness, or Does It Encourage Grievance Culture?The Equality Act has shaped discrimination policy in the UK for over a decade, but critics argue it fuels division, identity politics, and a grievance culture. Supporters, meanwhile, say it is a vital shield protecting people from discrimination.Panellists:Audrey Ludwig – Recently retired legal aid discrimination lawyer, Audrey worked for years in an East Anglia law centre, representing thousands of low-income clients facing discrimination across all nine protected characteristics.Joanna Williams – Author, academic, and commentator, Joanna has written extensively on education, culture, and politics. She questions whether the Equality Act has shifted from ensuring equality of opportunity to enforcing equality of outcome.

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