Equality and Human Rights Commission

Using our powers to defend your freedom and promote a fairer England, Scotland and Wales

 

Investigation and assessment into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

We are investigating possible breaches of equality law at the Department for Work and Pensions. 

We are currently collecting evidence to support our investigation.

Our call for evidence survey will close later this month, on 22 August.

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Our Strategic Plan consultation: 2025 – 2028

We need feedback on what we should include in our Strategic Plan. Our Strategic Plan explains…

11 July 2024

Guidance on discriminatory adverts

This guidance explains what a discriminatory advert is and how to make a complaint if you think you…

16 July 2024

Consultation: technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work

On 26 October 2024 the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come…

9 July 2024

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