The government has extended the terms of the EHRC chair and deputy chair to November 2025, while launching a recruitment campaign for a new chair.
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Thursday, 16 November 2023
Five-yearly progress report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission on equalities and human rights. It was previously known as ‘Is Britain Fairer?’
Monday, 16 October 2023
UK companies can apply for up to £400,000 in government investment to fund innovative new solutions which tackle bias and discrimination in AI systems.
Sunday, 15 October 2023
UK companies can apply for up to £400,000 in government investment to fund innovative new solutions which tackle bias and discrimination in AI systems.
Friday, 29 September 2023
Current Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, has been appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC by the Minister for Women & Equalities
Friday, 29 September 2023
Current Equality and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Lesley Sawers OBE, has been appointed Interim Deputy Chair of the EHRC by the Minister for Women & Equalities
Monday, 16 January 2023
The Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Monday 16th January) appointed a new commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
Monday, 16 January 2023
The Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Monday 16th January) appointed a new commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
Sunday, 04 December 2022
Minister for Women and Equalities, and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch MP, has today (Sunday 4th December) appointed two new Commissioners to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Board.
Friday, 24 June 2022
The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (24 June) begun recruitment for three new Commissioners of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Friday, 06 May 2022
The Minister for Women and Equalities has confirmed the reappointment of Helen Mahy and Alasdair Henderson as Equality and Human Rights Commission commissioners for another four year term.
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, has appointed Eryl Besse as the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new Welsh Commissioner.
Monday, 20 December 2021
Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, appoints Akua Reindorf to EHRC Board
Friday, 23 July 2021
The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (23 July) begun recruitment for a new Wales Commissioner and a new board member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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