The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 is to be amended to implement both the EU Gender Directive and certain aspects of the EU Equal Treatment Amendment Directive. The Gender Directive (2004/113) implements the principle of equal treatment between women and men in the access to and the supply of good and services which are available to the Public. Although the Gender Directive does not explicitly cover employment, the Discrimination Law Review which sets out the Government's proposals for a Single Equality Bill covers the UK's proposed implementation. The Directive requires some amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 which will be done by amending Regulations. The deadline for implementation is 21 December 2007. Draft regulations have been published and these can be found on the Department for Communities and Local Government website.
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