The Latest Breaking News from EHRC

Rico Quitongo backed by EHRC in discrimination claim against Airdrie

Rico Quitongo, the former Airdrie defender, claims he was victim of racial harassment by a fan and his case will be the EHRC’s first in Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Airdrie under SFA scrutiny over Rico Quitongo race claims

The nation's football hierarchy have announced the news.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022

Airdrieonians face SFA probe over Rico Quitongo race discrimination claims as governing body takes strong stance

Quitongo stated that he was racially abused by an Airdrie fan during the League One clash with Queen's Park.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022

LGBT+ groups call for EHRC to lose international status over trans stance

Equality watchdog accused of excessive government interference and ‘politically motivated’ appointments

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2022

Rights watchdog boss says critics have ‘wrong target’

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has come under fire from LGBT groups over its stance on trans rights.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British human rights watchdog

A 19-page submission to the UN asks for the independent status of the EHRC to be reviewed

Wales Online · Feb 11, 2022

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British rights watchdog

The groups said their submission to the UN was prompted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s stance on trans rights.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

The Observer view on the EHRC decision on Scotland’s gender recognition reforms

The UK equalities watchdog has called for more consultation with all those affected by proposed changes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

Fury mounts as Manchester LGBT+ charity severs ties with human rights organisation over ‘extremely damaging’ statements

"Our position from today is clear: EHRC can no longer call itself a true human rights organisation"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2022

Call for Scottish Government to pause on gender recognition reforms

The Equality and Human Rights Commission insisted more time is needed before changes are made to the law on gender recognition.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022