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We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights.
Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page: tinyurl.com/yat3dm47
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Last year we published new research to help tackle persistent race inequalities in maternity and neonatal care.
Our findings are useful for ICBs and health bodies, such as:
- maternity and neonatal services
- GP practices
- regulators
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdhxdb4n
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Public bodies in England must understand how their policies impact people with protected characteristics.
Our 10-step guide helps you consider equality in a structured and proportionate way, and meet your legal duties under the Equality Act.
Read here: https://orlo.uk/2lxS4
Read the advice we provided to MSPs ahead of the upcoming deadline for Stage 3 amendments: www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/adv...
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Some of our recommendations on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill were reflected in changes MSPs made at Stage 2.
But we believe the Bill's provisions should be strengthened further, to ensure the rights of protected characteristic groups are upheld.
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As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working.
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/CEBPz
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The Worker Protection Act came into force in October 2024
Employers have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Our technical guidance will help employers understand their legal responsibilities: https://orlo.uk/U5LZ2
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (@McDonaldsUK) to protect its staff from sexual harassment.
Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/aHYsC
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We operate independently to protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Great Britain. We do this by encouraging compliance with the Human Rights Act and by challenging governments.
Read more about our human rights work ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/QSS6f
Religion or belief in the Equality Act
It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.
The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including religion or belief. That extends to not believing in any #religion.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/p178t
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The effort to ensure women enjoy human rights on an equal basis with men is ongoing. Since 1986, the UK has been working to meet its commitment to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ydpQ2
Race in the Equality Act
Discriminating against someone with a protected characteristic is illegal.
The Equality Act safeguards nine characteristics, including race.
Race can mean colour, nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins.
Discover more 👉 https://orlo.uk/vD9hI
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The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest.
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/GYsru
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Being treated less favourably at work because you are married or in a civil partnership is discrimination.
Discrimination can be direct or indirect, or a form of victimisation.
Learn more about your rights under the equality act 👉 https://orlo.uk/YkFX3
Pregnancy and maternity in the Equality Act
Pregnancy and maternity is one of the nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act.
Our guidance outlines different types of pregnancy and maternity discrimination as well as your workplace rights.
Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/hFYye
Police horses standing in a line on a city street
The UK government's proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill will place further restrictions on the right to peaceful protest.
Read our response to these proposals: https://orlo.uk/6Qzps
Disability in the Equality Act
It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.
Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.
We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/KJqLY
Read our news story on the latest updates: https://orlo.uk/7sNn4
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Explore our newly updated Human Rights Tracker: https://orlo.uk/b6oKB
It tracks how well the UK and Welsh governments are acting on human rights.
Latest updates focus on the action, or inaction, taken to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/D13U8
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
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Many disabled and older people face significant barriers to accessing key public services, such as public transport.
Our new strategic plan includes action to address these barriers, so everyone can participate in society.
Read our strategic plan here: https://orlo.uk/ZnWLE
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We enforce the Equality Act 2010 and have unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed.
Sometimes we assist in significant legal cases and at other times we undertake pre-enforcement work.
Find out more about our legal action here 👇
https://orlo.uk/A2OwF
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world.
Our guide takes you through what human rights are and who they apply to.
You'll also discover just how deep their roots go in British history.
Check it out: https://orlo.uk/dRsda?
Work with Integrated Care Boards in England
This year we worked with all 42 ICB's in England to address;
✔️ Inappropriate detention of autistic people and people with a learning disability
✔️ Racial inequalities in maternity care
✔️ Digital exclusion in health services
More https://orlo.uk/9js04 #EHRCAnnualReport
Our #AI case studies show how local authorities are using artificial intelligence responsibly while protecting equality and human rights. From Camden's resident-led data charter to Hounslow's automated translation services. Read here: https://orlo.uk/thPnr #AIEquality
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s Restaurants Limited (McDonald's) to protect its staff from sexual harassment.
Read our full statement here: https://orlo.uk/62Brk
The graphic shows a yellow block next to a cartoon image of a computer screen and mug at a desk. The text reads "Hybrid working and reasonable adjustments Guidance"
As an A-status National Human Rights Institution, we provide independent, expert guidance to help protect your human rights, like our guidance for employers on how they can support disabled workers with hybrid working.
Read our guidance here 👉 https://orlo.uk/D8oiD
We hope you are enjoying the Christmas party season!
If you are an employer you need to know about workplace Christmas parties and sexual harassment laws.
We have made a three step guide to help you and your staff have a safer festive period : https://orlo.uk/HMvVi
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We have submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry on the Railways Bill: https://orlo.uk/nqlUH
As a priority of our strategic plan for 2025 to 2028, we are working to improve access to public transport for older and disabled people.
Menopause in the workplace: guidance
Research found two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 with experience of menopausal symptoms said they have had a mostly negative impact on them at work.
Read our guidance for employers to help you support your employees in the workplace: https://orlo.uk/EG5pp
