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  • New innovation challenge launched to tackle bias in AI systems

    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.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Dr Lesley Sawers Appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC

    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

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New EHRC commissioner appointed

    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.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New EHRC commissioners appointed

    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.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Government begins recruitment for three new EHRC commissioners

    The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (24 June) begun recruitment for three new Commissioners of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • EHRC reappointing Helen Mahy and Alasdair Henderson for a second term

    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.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Eryl Besse appointed as new Wales EHRC Commissioner

    Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, has appointed Eryl Besse as the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new Welsh Commissioner.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Akua Reindorf appointed as new EHRC Commissioner

    Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, appoints Akua Reindorf to EHRC Board

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government begins recruitment for new EHRC commissioner

    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).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Minister for Women and Equalities reappoints Scotland Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Lesley Sawers has been reappointed as Scotland Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Minister for Women and Equalities selects new chair for Equality and Human Rights Commission

    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.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Equality and Human Rights Commissioners appointed

    Minister for Women and Equalities appoints 4 new EHRC commissioners.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Recruitment starts for new EHRC Chair and board members

    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

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK announces £2.9m for human rights across the Commonwealth

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • EHRC appointments

    Appointment of a new chair, and Scotland and Wales commissioners to the EHRC.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • EHRC chair appointment

    The Secretary of State has selected David Isaac for appointment as the next chair of the EHRC.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Equality and Human Rights Commission appoints two comissioners

    The Secretary of State appoints Susan Johnson OBE and Lorna McGregor to the board of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress in tackling disability-related harassment

    Public authorities show progress in tackling disability-related harassment but must do more.

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  • High court rules local authority must consider funding for a traveller child when travelling

    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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  • Review of home care commissioning published

    Home care commissioning practices by local authorities must protect older people’s human rights, says Equality and Human Rights Commission review.

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