2. EDF Religion or Belief ET Claims 2003 = 70 2004 = 307 2005 no figures yet Sexual Orientation ET Claims 2003 = 61 2004 = 349 2005 no figures yet

3. EDF 74% of all ET claims do not reach hearing Settled out of court Withdrawn Assumption therefore that fewer than 100 claims have been heard under either jurisdiction No case law yet

4. EDF Acas provide Published guidance Information via website Helpline – including Equality Direct Open Access training sessions for SMEs Workplace Training events Advisory visits by specialist Equality Advisors

5. EDF Dti SORB Funding 1.Research 2.Audit Tool 3.Contextual training for Acas Staff 4.E-Learning Tools 5.Translation of guidance materials

6. EDF Dti SORB Funding Research Underpinning of new strands in CEHR Trends and information arising from ET applications Interviews with current advisors Internal External eg CABx

7. EDF Dti SORB Funding Audit Tool To ascertain organisational - Legal compliance Culture Available on Acas & Business Link Websites Self administered Identify “Hot spots” Free Acas assistance to rectify problems

8. EDF Dti SORB Funding Internal Training Staff understand legislation Specialist Equality Advisors and Mediators Upskilling regarding contextual issues Extended knowledge will inform Training events Publications etc.

9. EDF Dti SORB Funding New e-learning materials Translation of guidance Re-vamped training products