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Equality and Human Rights 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Media briefing

Some key stories from the last 24 hours. (Next update on Monday)  

Feature

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Our latest index shows that Britain is still failing to tap into the talents of women.  Find out more about the 'snail slow' path to equal representation in positions of power and influence.

Commission news

Commission welcomes Crown Prosecution Service call for society to do better on disability hate crime

6 Oct 2008

Trevor Phillips comments on Sir Ken MacDonald, Director of Public Prosecutions speech to the Bar Council and the Equality and Diversity Forum.

 

Commission to consult on permanent funding programme

30 Sep 2008

Commission announces it will embark on a public consultation to determine the future of its permanent funding programme.

 

Common sense must prevail in the mandatory retirement debate

25 Sep 2008

European Court of Justice advocate-general rejects claims that UK regulations permitting mandatory retirement ages breach EU equality requirements.

 

Speakers' corner

Independent comment and opinion on equality and human rights issues. Latest article added: Rachel Pillai argues that immigration does not inevitably lead to tension within communities. What do you think? 
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