July 2009

High Court overturns decision not to license accessible taxi

^{31 July 2009}

The High Court has overturned a decision by Liverpool City Council not to license a particular type of accessible taxi. The Equality and Human Rights Commission intervened in the case.

Inquiry reveals poor recruitment practices stop ethnic minorities entering the construction industry

^{31 July 2009}

A negative image of the construction industry and poor recruitment practices are contributing to the low numbers of ethnic minorities* entering the industry, according to the results of an inquiry published today. 

Commission welcomes High Court ruling on reasonable adjustments in schools

^{24 July 2009}

The Commission has welcomed a High Court ruling confirming that schools have to make reasonable adjustments for disabled children with conditions that give rise to behavioural problems.

Commission launches Equality Measurement Framework

^{23 July 2009}

The Equality Measurement Framework (EMF) was developed for the Commission and the Government Equalities Office by a team based at the London School of Economics.

Update on Commission's letter to British National Party

^{20 July 2009}

We can confirm that the BNP has written to the Commission requesting an extension until Friday 24 July 2009.

Commission's Annual Report and Accounts for 2006-8 published

^{20 July 2009}

The Government Equalities Office has today published the Equality and Human Rights Commission's first Annual Report and Accounts. The Report covers the period 18 April 2006 - 31 March 2008 and both the transition period of the Commission and its first six months of full operations.

Commission launches three-year strategic plan

^{16 July 2009}

The Commission has today published its three-year strategic plan setting out its priorities and work programmes to March 2012.

Jobcentre Plus needs to do more to promote equality

^{08 July 2009}

The first formal Assessment carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found that the Department for Work and Pensions’ Jobcentre Plus agency is not meeting all the expectations of its public sector duties on equality.

Research finds no bias in allocation of social housing

^{07 July 2009}

The vast majority of people who live in social housing in Britain were born in the UK according to a research study published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission today.

Winners announced in National Youth Art Competition

^{02 July 2009}

Ten winners of the 2009 Young Brits at Art Competition, run by the Commission, were announced today (2 July) at an awards ceremony at London's South Bank Centre.

New ruling extends disability discrimination powers

^{01 July 2009}

More people with disabilities will now receive protection from discrimination after a landmark ruling from the House of Lords today, in which the Commission intervened.