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COVID-19 restrictions and the effect on human rights

Published: 22 Sep 2020

Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the human rights implications of restrictions on people’s lives due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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Britain in danger of becoming a two-speed society

Published: 25 Oct 2018

Britain’s most at-risk groups of people are in danger of being forgotten and becoming trapped in disadvantage, Britain’s equality body is warning in its comprehensive report on the state of equality and human rights in Britain.
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Britain's conflicting attitudes towards equality

Published: 11 Oct 2018

Three quarters of people in Britain agree that there should be equality for all, but veiled prejudice and negative attitudes towards others are still prevalent in our society.
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New inquiry to determine whether discrimination victims on lower incomes are being denied justice

Published: 04 Sep 2018

A new inquiry to investigate whether changes to legal aid funding have left some victims of discrimination unable to access justice has been launched today.
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Grenfell to be examined by national equality body

Published: 11 Dec 2017

Equality and human rights violations are to form the basis of an examination of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower.
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Commission launches ambitious programme to promote equality and human rights in Britain

Published: 10 May 2016

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has today launched its Strategic Plan for 2016–19, setting out an ambitious programme to challenge discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and protect and promote human rights in Britain.

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News listing

COVID-19 restrictions and the effect on human rights

Britain in danger of becoming a two-speed society

Britain's conflicting attitudes towards equality

New inquiry to determine whether discrimination victims on lower incomes are being denied justice

Grenfell to be examined by national equality body

Commission launches ambitious programme to promote equality and human rights in Britain

Press contact details