The fact is, legislation won't necessarily make someone change their cultural beliefs. What it does do, however, is make people face a problem, rather than just carrying on regardless. I have been an equalities trainer in my job. I know full well you can't force someone to change their views. It's all about saying 'ok, here's the legislation that underpins everything (eg, Disability Discrimination Act) and here's the reasoning behind it...' By presenting the issues in a common sense, practical way, you CAN change peoples views. Without the legislation being there in the first place, it's highly unlikely such a dialogue would take place at all.