Advising Parliament and governments

Government and parliamentary engagement

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. 

For more information, email the government and parliamentary engagement team.

Latest parliamentary briefings

​​Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: House of Commons Second Reading

This briefing sets out the equality and human rights considerations raised by the ​​Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. These include the UK’s domestic and international legal obligations.

21 November 2024

Employment Rights Bill, House of Commons – Second Reading (21 October 2024)

We have provided initial advice on the Employment Rights Bill. More detailed analysis of the equality and human rights implications of it will follow.

21 October 2024

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, House of Lords Committee Stage …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

19 April 2024

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, House of Lords Committee Stage …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

18 March 2024
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Latest consultation responses

Response to HMICFRS - ​​​Proposed policing inspection framework and programme…

Our consultation response to the proposed policing inspection inspection framework and programme 2025 to 2029​​.

1 November 2024

​​​Response to HMICFRS - Proposed fire and rescue services inspection framework…

​Our consultation response to the proposed fire and rescue service inspection framework and programme 2025 to 2027​.

15 October 2024

Response to Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – call for…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has responded to a call for evidence on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

20 August 2024

Response to Office for Students - Proposed regulatory advice and other matters…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the proposed regulatory advice and other matters relating to freedom of speech.

22 July 2024
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Official correspondence and statements

Statement

Our letter to the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport

10 October 2024
Statement

Our letter to the Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate

20 September 2024
Statement

Our letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Considering the equality impact of decision on winter fuel payment

20 September 2024
Statement

Our letter to the Health Social Care and Sport Committee on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill

3 September 2024