Hopefully you remember my, 'email the DWP' thread link here
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4161334-Does-anyone-fancy-emailing-the-DWP
Well I copied my previous mail to the Equality Advisory and Support Service, They don't seem to see a problem. Can anyone help me with the wording of a reply?
Thanks in advance, here's their reply to me.
Thank you for contacting the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) regarding the matter mentioned in your email.
The EASS can provide you with advice and guidance on the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998; however, if you require a legal opinion on the merits of your case, you would need to consult a lawyer. For more information, please see our legal disclaimer.
In order for us to advise you correctly on this matter, we need more information regarding the specifics of the incident.
Is your argument surrounding the DWP’s assessment which you have asked to be performed by an individual of the same sex as you?
Is there a particular reason as to why you need a same sex assessor?
With regards to the use of ‘gender’ instead of ‘sex’, can you please clarify in what way is this disadvantaging you?
If you are disputing semantics, this is likely to be regarded as a service complaint, not an equality one, but answering the questions above will help us understand the situation better.
I look forward to your response.