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Articles tagged with: Equalities & Discrimination
New EHRC guidance highlights the importance of tackling Afro hair discrimination
Communities
By L'myah Sherae
New EHRC guidance highlights the importance of tackling Afro hair discrimination
Take a minute to think back to your childhood. Imagine getting ready for school, dressed in your uniform, excited for the day.
Sickle Cell: Why Are Black Lives in the Healthcare System Ignored?
Health
By Aaliyah Harry
Sickle Cell: Why Are Black Lives in the Healthcare System Ignored?
Sickle cell – which disproportionately affects those of Black heritage – is the UK’s fastest growing genetic disorder. Although the NHS’s new campaign highlighting the need for more black donors is positive, the government’s refusal to add sickle cell to the prescription exemption list highlights that inequalities still exist.
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Education
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Britain’s equality watchdog takes action to prevent hair discrimination in schools
Pupils should not be stopped from wearing their hair in natural Afro styles at school, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says in new guidance today (27 October).
Gender recognition reform: Britain's governments must work together to minimise uncertainties Partner content
Communities
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Gender recognition reform: Britain's governments must work together to minimise uncertainties
As Britain’s equality regulator, we have a duty to advise government on how changes to the law might affect the operation of the Equality Act 2010.
Claims of Islamophobia should remind this government to stand up for British values
Home affairs
By Sajjad Karim
Claims of Islamophobia should remind this government to stand up for British values
Westminster is once again engulfed in high drama and turbulence behind which very fundamental issues are thrown to the fore for determination.
Workplace Islamophobia is not unique to politics, it’s the experience of too many Muslim workers across the UK
Home affairs
By Shavanah Taj
Workplace Islamophobia is not unique to politics, it’s the experience of too many Muslim workers across the UK
Nusrat Ghani’s shocking description of Islamophobia in the Conservative party and in government is appalling but not surprising, if you’ve been paying attention.
Building an Inclusive Workforce: How a New Industry Charter Aims to Transform Diversity in the Construction Sector Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
Building an Inclusive Workforce: How a New Industry Charter Aims to Transform Diversity in the Construction Sector
To achieve long term success, the UK construction industry must reflect society as a whole.
Afro hair discrimination should be legally recognised as a form of racism
Home affairs
By Kim Johnson MP
Afro hair discrimination should be legally recognised as a form of racism
This week, Marcial Boo from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) responded to a letter signed by myself and other representatives, campaigners and organisations, calling for action to end afro hair discrimination. Unfortunately, the response from the EHRC was lacklustre.
We must prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from being routinely used to conceal abuse in the workplace
Home affairs
By Maria Miller MP
We must prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from being routinely used to conceal abuse in the workplace
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were designed to protect trade secrets like intellectual property, but over time they’ve been weaponised to silence employees too.
White leaders must double down on promises to end racism
Social affairs
By Meera Spillett
White leaders must double down on promises to end racism
One look around public sector boardrooms is enough to see the persistent and enduring lack of Black, Asian and other minoritized groups. It is time for white leaders to be on the pitch not watching from a distance.
Everything The Commission On Race And Ethnic Disparities Recommends To Improve Inequality In The UK
Social affairs
Everything The Commission On Race And Ethnic Disparities Recommends To Improve Inequality In The UK
The controversial report by the the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has made a wide-ranging set of recommendations on how to “improve the lives and experiences of individuals and communities across the UK”.
Britain’s global reputation as a leading light on LGBT+ rights is fading
Social affairs
By Crispin Blunt MP
Britain’s global reputation as a leading light on LGBT+ rights is fading
With mounting calls for legislation to ban conversion therapy, the government must take decisive action and show they care about LGBT+ people before they turn their backs on this party and this government.
Government Commits To Banning Gay Conversion Therapy After Three Equalities Advisors Quit
Social affairs
Government Commits To Banning Gay Conversion Therapy After Three Equalities Advisors Quit
The prime minister said ending conversion therapy is "technically complex" but insisted he was committed to "stamp it out" after three government equalities advisers resigned over a lack of action.
Government’s Leading Equality Advisor Resigns Over Creation Of 'Hostile Environment' For LGBT+ People
Social affairs
Government’s Leading Equality Advisor Resigns Over Creation Of "Hostile Environment" For LGBT+ People
This government has created a "hostile environment" for LGBT+ people, according to its own leading equality advisor.
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Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Pontins owner signs legal agreement to prevent race discrimination
Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited, owner of Pontins, has signed a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to prevent racial discrimination after it became aware of discriminatory practices, including an ‘undesirable guests' list, being used by the organisation.
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Economy
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Regulators join forces to protect people in the financial sector
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help protect people in financial service markets.
Keeping more women in engineering will be instrumental in rebuilding the UK economy
Economy
By Baroness Berridge
Keeping more women in engineering will be instrumental in rebuilding the UK economy
Engineering can set an example to the rest, and show the benefits of creating an environment where everyone can succeed.
Racism Is A “Key Factor” In Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On BAME Groups, Public Health Director Says
Coronavirus
Racism Is A “Key Factor” In Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On BAME Groups, Public Health Director Says
A senior Public Health England figure has said racism has played a significant part in BAME in the UK being disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Government must assess the equality impact of every policy or risk turning the clock back
Social affairs
By Caroline Nokes MP
Government must assess the equality impact of every policy or risk turning the clock back
The government’s passive approach to gender equality is not enough. The Equalities Office needs to be more proactive in embedding equalities across government.
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Social affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC chair responds to report from Women and Equalities Committee
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, said:
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Social affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Domestic Abuse Bill - EHRC second briefing
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has released a new briefing for Committee Stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Lords.
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Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC briefing – Domestic Abuse Bill – Lords Committee Stage
Please see below the latest briefing on the EHRC's proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill which will begin Committee stage in the HoL on Monday.
EHRC must investigate disproportionate insurance premiums for BAME communities
Home affairs
By Shabana Mahmood MP
EHRC must investigate disproportionate insurance premiums for BAME communities
Any discrimination in the insurance industry is a breach of the Equality Act. It is vital the EHRC take immediate action to resolve this matter.
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Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC briefing on Overseas Operations Bill - 2nd reading in HoL
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has released a briefing ahead of the Second Reading of the Overseas Operations Bill in the House of Lords on Wednesday.