Statement
A letter to all political parties in Westminster
Last updated: 25 November 2016
Equality and Human Rights Commission Chair David Isaac and Chief Executive Rebecca Hilsenrath write to all political parties in Westminster.
Statement
A stronger approach to advancing disability rights
Last updated: 30 June 2017
David Isaac wrote to disability groups and organisations to outline the changes we are making to maximise the impact we have on advancing disability rights.
Statement
Antisemitism in the Labour Party: our response to complaints
Last updated: 12 March 2019
An Equality and Human Rights Commission spokesperson said:
Having received a number of complaints regarding antisemitism in the Labour Party, we...
Statement
BBC talent pay disclosure
Last updated: 20 July 2017
Rebecca Hilsenrath comments on the release of BBC talent pay information.
Statement
Benefits cap High Court ruling response
Last updated: 22 June 2017
Rebecca Hilsenrath responds to High Court ruling on the benefit cap
Statement
Brexit negotiations: no rowing back on the protection of rights
Last updated: 8 February 2017
As Parliament debates the Bill to leave the European Union, Equality and Human Rights Commission Chair, David Isaac, has called for equality and human rights impact assessments to be included.
Parliamentary briefing
The National Disability Strategy 2021
Last updated: 3 August 2021
We want to make sure that the government's National Disability Strategy includes practical measures to reduce inequalities and fulfils disabled people’s human rights.
Parliamentary briefing
Overseas Operations Act 2021
Last updated: 30 April 2021
We were concerned that this legislation did not meet international human rights standards, might prevent victims of crime from getting justice, and could increase the likelihood of judgments against the UK in international courts.
Research
Respect, equality, participation: exploring human rights education in Great Britain
Last updated: 16 February 2020
This research presents examples of good practice in human rights education across Great Britain.
Publication
Exploring human rights education in Great Britain
Last updated: 16 February 2020
This report presents examples of good practice in human rights education across Great Britain