A case made against the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) at tribunal has been dismissed.
We strongly denied any wrongdoing and several damaging and baseless claims were made against EHRC, individual members of staff and the Board.
We had a strong and evidenced case to defend all allegations.
Following cross examination by our counsel, the claimant unconditionally withdrew their claim, and the case was immediately dismissed without our witnesses being called to give evidence.
We welcome this decision.
Many of the allegations sought to undermine EHRC’s rigorous and impartial decision making. Such decisions are always based on evidence and the law.
We are pleased this has rightfully been withdrawn and we can now continue to focus our time and resource in challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity, and protecting human rights in Britain.
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