The Latest Breaking News from EHRC

Levelling up minister strongly denied work to leave EU hindered readiness for crisis at Covid inquiry

Kishwer Falkner tells MPs current law has lack of clarity, and outdated terminology should be removed

Before becoming leader of the Labour party in September 2015, Jeremy Corbyn will have anticipated a fractious experience ahead. Labour leaders have almost always presided over party divisions, many of which have spilled over into crisis. For Corbyn, who swept to victory on the back of overwhelming support of the…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission repeated its call for measures to increase safe, regular routes to the UK for asylum seekers.

The Prime Minister spoke ahead of a parliamentary debate on changes to equality law.

A dispute over the North of Tyne mayor's exclusion from a longlist of Labour candidates has engulfed the party this week

Staff and observers fear UK equality watchdog ‘politicised as never before’ as ministers and press allies rally behind under-fire chair

The director blamed Sir Keir Starmer for the ‘dishonest’ move to block mayor Jamie Driscoll from running in the North East.

Until recently, the UK was often praised as a global leader for protecting LGBTI people. Now, it is seen to be falling behind other nations.

The head of the UK’s EHRC is currently under investigation after dozens of allegations from colleagues

EHRC’s Kishwer Falkner rejects allegations by 12 current or ex-colleagues, and her supporters say she is victim of witch-hunt over stance on trans issues