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equality and human rights commission

November 23, 2020

EHRC submits report to the UN on children's rights in Great Britain

The EHRC says poverty is one of the main barriers to the full enjoyment of children’s rights and can have a negative impact on children’s health, well-being, education and development.
May 13, 2020

Conservative discrimination investigation is a facade, says Muslim Council of Britain

The inquiry has limited its focus into looking only at the way in which the party handles complaints of prejudice and discrimination, instead of the issue of racism itself.
April 24, 2020

Equality and Human Rights Commission concern over disabled people's access to food

The Commission says many disabled people are not receiving the support they need and to which they are entitled.
March 6, 2020

Muslim Council submits new dossier of Conservative Islamophobia to EHRC

The Council says the Conservative party’s response has been one of denial, dismissal and deceit.
February 17, 2020

Health Secretary faces legal challenge for failing patients with learning disabilities and autism

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has made a legal challenge against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over the repeated failure to move people with learning disabilities and autism into appropriate accommodation.
August 21, 2019

Ministry of Justice makes new commitments on PAVA spray in prisons

The PAVA pilot scheme in four prisons exposed very significant risks of unlawful use of the spray.
May 29, 2019

Muslim Council of Britain submits formal complaint to EHRC over Conservative Party Islamophobia

The Muslim Council of Britain has been calling for several years for an independent inquiry into Islamophobia within the Conservative Party.
May 10, 2019

New report reveals increasing geographical divide in life chances

Fairness and equality is a stark postcode lottery in England with those living in the North East, North West and West Midlands often being far worse off than those living in the rest of the country.
March 13, 2019

Equality regulator opens investigation into BBC over equal pay

The investigation will determine if there has been unlawful pay discrimination and whether grievances have been adequately resolved.
March 5, 2019

Employers fear using positive action to increase diversity in apprenticeships

More employers need to recognise the benefits of using positive action to increase the number of female, disabled and ethnic minority apprentices in Britain, according to the national equality body.