Articles tagged with: Equalities & Discrimination

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Joeli Brearley

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23 Jul 2024 Parliament

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Joeli Brearley

After being unfairly dismissed from her job while pregnant Joeli Brearley channelled her anger into action and founded the campaigning organisation Pregnant then Screwed. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Brearley, to learn more about why she believes her campaigning has struck a chord with working mothers across the nation

27 Oct 2022 Communities

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.

27 Oct 2022 Health

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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27 Oct 2022 Education

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

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05 Oct 2022 Communities

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.

26 Jan 2022 Home affairs

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.

25 Jan 2022 Home affairs

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

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30 Nov 2021 Communities

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.

04 Nov 2021 Home affairs

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.

14 Sep 2021 Home affairs

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.

21 Jun 2021 Social affairs

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.

31 Mar 2021 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”.

15 Mar 2021 Social affairs

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.

12 Mar 2021 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.

10 Mar 2021 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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02 Mar 2021 Home affairs

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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23 Feb 2021 Economy

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.

22 Feb 2021 Economy

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.

17 Feb 2021 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.

10 Feb 2021 Social affairs

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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09 Feb 2021 Social affairs

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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27 Jan 2021 Social affairs

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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22 Jan 2021 Home affairs

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.

19 Jan 2021 Home affairs

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.