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Watchdog investigates Pontins over Gypsy and Traveller discrimination concerns

The EHRC has launched a formal investigation over “continued concerns” that Pontins is discriminating against Gypsy and Traveller guests.

The Independent UK

Investigation launched into Pontins over alleged discrimination against Traveller families

THE UK’s human rights watchdog has started an investigation into Pontins after continued concerns over alleged discrimination against Traveller…

The National (Scotland)

UK falls down Europe’s LGBTQ+ rights ranking for third year running

UK ranked 14th due to lack of reform on conversion practices and gender recognition

The Guardian - UK

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Alarm after EHRC says long Covid should not be treated as disability

Equalities watchdog statement provokes backlash from coronavirus support groups and unions

The Guardian - UK

Black and Asian unemployment rate more than double that of white people as recession looms

Black households face being disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Joanna Cherry challenges Nicola Sturgeon to public debate on gender reform

JOANNA Cherry has challenged Nicola Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson to a public debate on Gender Recognition Act (GRA) reform after both declined to…

The National (Scotland)

Ethiopia rights body investigating uniformed fighters filmed abusing boy

Ethiopia's state-appointed rights commission said on Monday it was investigating a video showing a group of fighters in Ethiopian army fatigues abusing and shooting a boy they accused of being from the embattled Tigray region.

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Human rights watchdog orders DWP changes after deaths of benefit claimants

The government has investigated 69 benefit claimants’ suicides since 2014

Wales Online

Equality and Human Rights Commission takes action against DWP to improve treatment of disabled benefit claimants

A proposed legally-binding action plan will focus on resolving issues for DWP claimants.

Daily Record

Jeremy Corbyn demands Keir Starmer reinstate him as Labour MP and refuses to rule out running as independent

The former Labour leader has refused to rule out standing as an independent at the next General Election

Evening Standard

DWP ordered to change by human rights watchdog after benefit claimants' suicides

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has ordered the DWP to draw up a legally-binding action plan to address its treatment of disabled and mentally ill benefit claimants

Daily Mirror

Monsoon apologises after non-binary customer was refused entry to dressing room

Shops and providers of other single-sex services are urged to make them accessible for trans people wherever possible

The Independent UK

Equalities chief defends guidance on trans exclusion from single-sex spaces

Baroness Falkner said activists would not force a change to guidance saying transgender people can be legally excluded from services in some circumstances.

Evening Standard

Equalities chief defends guidance on trans exclusion from single-sex services

Baroness Falkner said activists would not force a guidance saying transgender people can be legally excluded from services in some circumstances.

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Former Dumbarton defender Rico Quitongo makes racial discrimination claim against Airdrieonians

The 22-year-old claimed in September last year that he was racially abused by a Diamonds fan during a 0-0 draw against Queen’s Park, but the New Broomfield club dropped an investigation into the allegation the following month, saying there was “insufficient evidence”.

Evening Standard

Trans women can be excluded from single-sex changing rooms and toilets, watchdog rules

It is the first time guidance on this issue has been released

The Guardian - UK

Trans people can be excluded from single-sex services if ‘justifiable’, says EHRC

UK government’s equalities watchdog says justifications could include reasons of privacy or health and safety

The Guardian - UK

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

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Daily Record

Airdrie under SFA scrutiny over Rico Quitongo race claims

The nation's football hierarchy have announced the news.

Daily Record

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

Former Airdrie star Rico Quitongo makes racial discrimination claim against club and director

The defender is being supported by PFA Scotland and the Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Guardian - UK

Stonewall’s targeting of EHRC is misguided

Letter: Elaine Willis, a former chair of Stonewall, says the equality watchdog’s crucial work in promoting human rights for all is being undermined

The Guardian - UK

The EHRC is here to support the rights of all – whatever anyone says to the contrary

My commission is accused of shifting its approach to equality but this is far from the truth

The Guardian - UK

Trans rights are at risk now, but the failures of Britain’s equality watchdog imperil us all

The EHRC is no longer independent. That’s why we are seeking international intervention from the UN, says Nancy Kelley, the chief executive of Stonewall

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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