... executives Local authorities Discrimination in employment Training Since the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and the setting up of the Equal Opportunities Commission in 1976, equal opportunity on the basis of gender has been a legal requirement in employment. Had this legislation been as powerful...

... with MD in local authorities (LAs). It is based on a survey of MD policies, methods and practices in Scottish LAs, supplemented by case studies of five LAs. The analysis of this particular sector demonstrates a variety of approaches to planning for and providing MD. These are discussed with reference...