News listing

Equality and Human Rights Commission Chair calls for pipeline target to increase women on boards

Published: 07 Jul 2016

Targets set by government to increase the representation of women on FTSE company boards show a ‘paucity of ambition’ and don’t go anywhere near far enough

Commission welcomes UN focus on access to justice and social security reform

Published: 29 Jun 2016

Reforms to the legal aid system, the introduction of employment tribunal fees and changes to the social security system have all been highlighted as major human rights concern

Commission comments on racist incidents following EU referendum

Published: 27 Jun 2016

Commission comments in response to reports of racist incidents following the EU referendum

EHRC seeks assurance from NHS Scotland over equal access to health care

Published: 22 Jun 2016

EHRC Scotland will be contacting Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board to seek assurances that their legal requirements are being met for all disabled patients.

Wheelchair spaces on buses must be available to disabled people, bus companies told

Published: 15 Jun 2016

Pay for damaged wheelchairs, leading Paralympian tells airlines

Published: 14 Jun 2016

British air carriers should cover the full cost of damage they cause to wheelchairs and mobility devices, according to Chris Holmes, Disability Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Commission welcomes rise in LGBT hate crime reports

Published: 10 Jun 2016

Alastair Pringle, Director of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland, comments on the Scottish Government’s release of new hate crime reporting figures for 2014 to 2015.

Commission comments on Chelsea FC sex discrimination case

Published: 08 Jun 2016

The Equality and Human Rights Commission comments on the sex discrimination case involving former Chelsea FC employee Dr Eva Caneiro and former manager Jose Mourinho.

Home Secretary challenged for cutting benefits to Scottish asylum seekers

Published: 02 Jun 2016

The Commission in Scotland has intervened in a case challenging the Home Office on cuts to asylum support payments.

Commission welcomes court ruling in domestic violence case

Published: 28 May 2016

Spouses of refugees should be given the same rights and protection under the Domestic Violence Concession (DVC) when they leave an abusive marriage as spouses of British citizens and settled persons, the Court of Session ruled today.