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S31 Assessment of 2010 Spending Review
Our assessment looked at the extent to which HM Treasury met its legal obligations to consider the impact of Spending Review decisions on protected groups. > Read more
Human Rights Review
On 5 March we launched the Human Rights Review - our landmark investigation into the state of human rights in England and Wales. As part of our work on the Review, we gathered examples of how human rights have been used to improve the way public services are managed and delivered. > Read more about the Human Rights Review.
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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New report shows supporting disabled workers is a win win situation for the employer and employee
17 May 2012
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Disabled people’s human rights must be factored into housing benefit
15 May 2012
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Commission publishes formal assessment of government’s 2010 spending review
14 May 2012
Latest in Scotland
Inquiry into Human Trafficking in Scotland
Our Inquiry looks at the nature, extent, causes, of human trafficking in Scotland.
Latest in Wales
Hidden in plain sight - Wales summary
This summary puts the GB report of the disability harassment inquiry into a Wales perspective.
Disability Harassment Inquiry
Read about our Inquiry into disability-related harassment and find out more about the next steps in developing a Manifesto for Change. > 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.
Strategic plan 2012-2015
Our new strategic plan was laid before Parliament on 27 March 2012, setting out our key strategic priorities for the next three years. > View more