... equal opportunities are a prominent feature of the Wales Act: they cover equality of language: 'The Assembly shall in the conduct of its business give effect, so far as is both appropriate in the circumstances and reasonably practicable, to the principle that the English and Welsh languages should be treated on a basis of equality...The standing orders shall be made in both English and Welsh.' (Great Britain, 1998, 47:1;3). Equality in business: 'The Assembly shall make appropriate arrangements with a view to securing that its business is conducted with due regard to the principle that there should be equality of opportunity for all people.' (ibid, 47). And, most importantly, equality of opportunity: 'The Assembly shall make appropriate arrangements with a view to securing that its functions are exercised with due regard to the principle that there should be equality of opportunity for all people.' (ibid, 120:1) Although brief, these stipulations confer an unprecedented legal imperative, an absolute duty, upon ...

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