Welcome
Research
PIRU specialises in organisational and social research. Its last five studies investigated the psychiatric treatment of elderly people in rural Wales, the first decade of the Disability Discrimination Act, enforcement action by the three equality commissions, the impact of the Race Relations Act’s ‘Race’ Equality Duty, and unlawful discrimination against welfare benefit claimants. Down-load PIRU’s reports from the Research page; except for the interim report on welfare benefits discrimination, which will be emailed on request.
Organisational Change
PIRU assists public authorities and charities with organisational change, addressing identified problems, and meeting legal duties.
Advocacy
PIRU’s ‘entitlement project’ provides information, support and representation, to help individuals in its local area (especially those experiencing disadvantage) gain access to services and financial entitlements.
Campaigns
Whether confidentially helping organisations develop, and individuals secure their rights, or publicising research and arguing for change, all PIRU’s activities are aimed at promoting civil rights, democratic practice and social inclusion.
Public Interest Research Unit was established in 2004 from Bkind.