The Latest Breaking News from EHRC

Equalities regulator ‘concerned’ by reports of Government transitioning guide

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it wants to meet with Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Assisted Dying Bill: Doctors required to discuss other options with patients

Kim Leadbeater has written to MPs, stressing that it is important to ‘enhance’ the proposed legislation where necessary.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

High childcare costs among issues highlighted in rights watchdog’s report to UN

The EHRC also warned about health inequalities, poverty and worker exploitation.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Britain’s Sex Discrimination Act is turning 50, so how much longer until women have equal pay?

The 1975 legislation paved the way for important change but progress has been slow and poverty is still informed by gender

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

GMB union ‘riddled with misogyny and cronyism’, says former regional chief

Cath Pinder says the EHRC should investigate amid claims confidentiality clauses prevent women making complaints

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

Why assisted dying Bill vote is too close to call - and which MPs are voting for and against?

A free vote on whether assisted dying has been labelled as an opportunity to ‘correct injustice and reduce human suffering’ by the MP behind the bill

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Assisted dying bill: Kim Leadbeater says chance to 'correct injustice' ahead of debate and knife-edge vote

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Assisted dying can correct injustice says Leadbeater, as opponents warn of risks

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Assisted dying can correct injustice says MP behind bill, as opponents warn of risks

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

MPs need assurance assisted dying Bill compatible with human rights – regulator

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024