Police reduce their unfair use of stop and search powers
Police forces have reduced their unfair use of stop and search powers, while continuing to see a reduction in crime rates, after intervention by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read more about this in a new report >Read more
Assistance dogs guide for business
The Commission has published a short guide for businesses who may be unsure of how to deal with Assistance dogs on their premises. All Service Providers from Restaurants to Taxi operators are encouraged to read the new guide.
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Technical Guidance - Public Sector Equality Duties
The Commission has published Public Sector Equality Duty Technical Guidance for England, Wales and Scotland. The guidance provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law. Read more
Guide to commissioning home care
New guide available to help local authority elected members and staff who are involved in the commissioning and procurement of home care better understand their obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998. Read more
Latest news
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Commission welcomes Supreme Court ruling on armed forces and human rights protection
19 June 2013
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Commission responds to government proposals on legal aid reform
13 June 2013
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Commission helps police be fairer and more efficient in their use of stop and search
06 June 2013
Latest in Scotland
Scottish pupil wins landmark disability discrimination tribunal
Tribunal finds that extra curricular activites are covered by the Equality Act duty to make reasonable adjustments to avoid substantial disadvantage to any disabled pupil.
Latest in Wales
Securing a strong equality and human rights agenda
This publication looks back at the Commission in Wales' work in 2011/12, and outlines our priorities for the next 12 months.
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Technical Guidance on Further and Higher Education
This guidance sets out Equality Act 2010 requirements on further and higher education providers in relation to provision of education and access to benefits, facilities or services.
Submission to the UN Committee Against Torture
View the Commission's updated submission to the United Nations Committee Against Torture (UNCAT) ahead of the Committee’s oral examination on 6 to 8 May 2013. Read more.