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Our equality information
On 31 January 2012 we published our equality information to show how we comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty. > View the equality information
Human trafficking in Scotland
The Commission has published the findings and recommendations of its Inquiry into human trafficking in Scotland. We investigated human trafficking, predominantly for commercial sexual exploitation, but also found forced labour, domestic servitude and victims being forced to commit crime. > Find out more
Home care inquiry
Our inquiry into the home care system in England reveals disturbing evidence that the poor treatment of many older people is breaching their human rights and that hundreds of thousands of older people lack protection under the Human Rights Act. > Read more
Website accessibility e-learning
We have teamed up with AbilityNet and BCS to develop a Web Accessibility Essentials e-learning course that will equip individuals and businesses with a qualification and skills to create accessible websites. > Read more
Latest news
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Lawyer wins gay discrimination claim against law firm
03 February 2012
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Commission funds first age discrimination cases heard at the Supreme Court
17 January 2012
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Commission responds to Metropolitan Police plan to reduce the number of random stop and searches
12 January 2012
Scotland news
Annual Review
Read the Scotland Directorate Review of the Year 2010/11
Wales news
Hidden in plain sight - Wales summary
Our formal inquiry findings reveal that harassment is a common experience for disabled people living in Britain. This summary puts the GB report into a Wales perspective.
Disability Harassment Inquiry
Read about our Inquiry into disability-related harassment and find out how you can take part in our Manifesto for Change consultation. > View more
Public Sector Equality Duty update
View details about our Equality Information Monitoring project and download our revised equality duty guides for public authorities in England.
Equal Rights, Equal Respect
Our online teacher training and education resources to help teach Key Stage 3 students in England about equality and human rights. > View more