Equality and Human Rights Commission


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Equality and Human Rights Commission

n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in Britain) a body appointed by the Government to enforce the provisions of the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Abbreviation: EHRC
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it had notified the organisations that missed this year's deadline that it will start formal investigations and assessments to determine if they are breaking the law.
Kate Bennett, Director of Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales
Body scanners, already used in two airports in Britain, might be breaking the law, according to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
In addition, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which promotes respect for human rights principles in Britain, has been given permission to have its say at the hearing.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission chief was forced to backtrack on his claim that "institutional racism" in the Labour Party would have stopped a black leader getting the top job.
And the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) branded the news as "very worrying".
The Court of Appeal's dismissal of two discrimination claims has narrowed the rights of disabled people when flying, says the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
STAFF at the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Birmingham are to go on strike today along with their colleagues in London in protest at proposed job cuts.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission works to influence government to develop equality and human rights legislation to ensure that all members of society are given the chance to reach their full potential.
Three years ago steps by the Race Equality Commission, one of the Equality and Human Rights Commission predecessor bodies, played a key role in reversing travel company Thomas Cook''s ban on its staff speaking Welsh.
THE USE of body scanners at UK airports may be unlawful, the Equality and Human Rights Commission warned today.