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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

Standing up against race hate

Published: 13 Jul 2016

Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, David Isaac, talks about how the Commission is committed to defeating the dramatic rise in race hate crime following the EU referendum.

Reporting hate crime

Last updated: 19 Jun 2017

What is a hate crime and how can you report it? It covers hate crimes related to race, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.

Not just another statistic - Life in Wales for people with mental health conditions, Gypsy Travellers, transgender people and asylum seekers and refugees

First Published: 01 Nov 2010

This publication explores the life experiences of Gypsy Travellers, asylum seekers, refugees, transgender people and people with a mental health condition to discover how they encounter more negative attitudes, prejudice and isolation than others living in Wales.

Commission in Scotland raises identity based bullying in Scottish schools with UN

Published: 04 Aug 2016

In evidence given to the UN Convention for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Equality an Human Rights Commission in Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to start reporting on identity based bullying in all Scottish schools.

Race report: Healing a divided Britain

Race report: Healing a divided nation. Equality and Human Rights Commission report on the need for a comprehensive race equality strategy.

Healing a divided Britain: the need for a comprehensive race equality strategy

First Published: 18 Aug 2016

Race report: Healing a divided nation. Equality and Human Rights Commission report on the need for a comprehensive race equality strategy.

Race report statistics

Last updated: 15 Oct 2020

Race report: Healing a divided nation. Equality and Human Rights Commission report on the need for a comprehensive race equality strategy.

Scotland’s Ethnic Minorities face overcrowding, poverty and unemployment, says equality and human rights body

Published: 18 Aug 2016

Commission responds to UN report on racial discrimination in the UK

Published: 26 Aug 2016

Our response to the latest United Nations report (ICERD) on racial discrimination on the UK

Commission welcomes government audit of racial and socio-economic disparities in public services

Published: 30 Aug 2016

Commission welcomes Government audit of racial and socio-economic disparities in public services

Understanding the Legal Definitions of Discrimination and Unlawful Behaviour in the Equality Act 2010: Guidance for Small Business

First Published: 22 Mar 2013

This guide gives a brief overview of the legal definitions and types of discrimination and unlawful behaviour set out in the Equality Act 2010.

Investigation into Met police reveals significant weaknesses in handling discrimination

Published: 08 Sep 2016

The Equality and Human Rights Commission's inquiry into the Metropolitan Police Service reveals significant weaknesses in handling discrimination complaints from its own officers and staff.

Scotland’s equality body calls for coordinated leadership to tackle hate crime

Published: 23 Sep 2016

The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland has welcomed the report from the Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion, which calls for a multi-agency approach to stamp out hate crime in Scotland. 

Equality Commission welcomes improvement in social attitudes in Scotland

Published: 30 Sep 2016

Stop and think again, towards equality in police PACE stop and search

First Published: 01 May 2013

Stop and think again is a report about the disproportionate number of black and Asian people stopped for police stop and searches.

McGregor-Smith review: Government must produce a comprehensive race strategy

Published: 28 Feb 2017

David Isaac comments on Baroness McGregor-Smith's review into the progression of black and minority ethnic talent in the workplace.

Research report 23: Race discrimination in the construction industry

First Published: 18 May 2009

This report reviews the literature on racial discrimination and racial equality in the construction industry in Great Britain.

'Culture of disbelief' is putting asylum seeking children at risk

Published: 14 Mar 2017

The Court of Appeals has found that asylum seekers who are under the age of 18 should not be detained even when immigration officials believe they are adults.

Landlord to face legal action for banning 'coloured' people from renting his properties

Published: 29 Mar 2017

Rebecca Hilsenrath responds to news that buy-to-let landlord Fergus Wilson has been secretly banning 'coloured people' from renting his properties.