Who are EHRC members?
Who are EHRC members?
The Board comprises:
- Kishwer, Baroness Falkner of Margravine (Chair)
- Caroline Waters OBE (Deputy Chair)
- Marcial Boo (Chief Executive Officer – Commissioner ex officio)
- Suzanne Baxter.
- Jessica Butcher MBE.
- Pavita Cooper.
- David Goodhart.
- Alasdair Henderson.
What does the EHRC do?
We are an independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Who runs EHRC?
Kishwer Falkner
The current head of the EHRC is Kishwer Falkner, Baroness Falkner of Margravine.
How many protected characteristics are there?
nine protected characteristics
There are nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act. Discrimination which happens because of one or more of these characteristics is unlawful under the Act.
What are the powers of the EHRC?
The Commission has a unique set of legal powers to enforce equality laws, eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, promote good relations and protect human rights.
Is human rights Commission a government body?
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA).
How do I contact the Human Rights Commission?
| Inquiries | Contact |
|---|---|
| General inquiries: | Telephone: +41 22 917 9220 Email: [email protected] |
| Technical inquiries related to the OHCHR website: Please use this address for technical queries only as we will not reply to non-technical issues. | Email: [email protected] |
What does the Scotland Committee do?
The Scotland Committee is responsible for making sure our work meets the needs and priorities of people in Scotland. Our committee members come from all walks of life. They bring with them a breadth of experience, which is essential for our work. The committee sets our strategic direction and steers our work in Scotland.
What does the Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) say?
The Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has welcomed the positive judgement released today on HUNTER v STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY FOR SCOTLAND, THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS, and others. The Commission has commented on the exclusion of women from Muirfield golf club.
Who is the current chair of the Scottish public sector authority?
David was interim Chair from December 2019 to January 2021. He was originally appointed to the Authority in April 2018, becoming Vice-Chair the following month. The Authority is one of Scotland’s largest public bodies with an annual budget of around £1.1 billion.
Who is head of equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland?
John Wilkes, Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland, issues a comment on the day of the launch of Lord Bracadale’s review of hate crime legislation in Scotland .
