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The government has extended the terms of the EHRC chair and deputy chair to November 2025, while launching a recruitment campaign for a new chair.
UK companies can apply for up to £400,000 in government investment to fund innovative new solutions which tackle bias and discrimination in AI systems.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Current Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, has been appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC by the Minister for Women & Equalities
The Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Monday 16th January) appointed a new commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Sunday 4th December) appointed two new Commissioners to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (24 June) begun recruitment for three new Commissioners of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Minister for Women and Equalities has confirmed the reappointment of Helen Mahy and Alasdair Henderson as Equality and Human Rights Commission commissioners for another four year term.
Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, has appointed Eryl Besse as the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new Welsh Commissioner.
Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, appoints Akua Reindorf to EHRC Board
The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (23 July) begun recruitment for a new Wales Commissioner and a new board member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Lesley Sawers has been reappointed as Scotland Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
The Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, confirms her decision to select Baroness Falkner of Margravine as Chair for the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Minister for Women and Equalities appoints 4 new EHRC commissioners.
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) begins recruitment for a new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and up to four board members
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon announces £2.9 million for human rights projects across the Commonwealth, with particular focus on the South Pacific and small states.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Appointment of a new chair, and Scotland and Wales commissioners to the EHRC.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Secretary of State has selected David Isaac for appointment as the next chair of the EHRC.
The Secretary of State appoints Susan Johnson OBE and Lorna McGregor to the board of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Public authorities show progress in tackling disability-related harassment but must do more.
Commission welcomes High Court decision that a local authority must support a 3-year old, disabled child from a traveller family, even when his family are working in other parts of Britain.
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