Inquiries and investigations
Using our unique powers to investigate when the law isn’t followed.
Current investigation
Investigation and assessment into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Read about our investigation into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Previous inquiries, investigations and assessments
Investigation into Pontins
We are investigating whether Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited (Pontins) has committed unlawful acts…
Experiences from health and social care: the treatment of lower-paid ethnic minority workers
We assessed the treatment and experiences of lower-paid ethnic minority workers in health and…
Inquiry into challenging decisions about adult social care
In 2021 we launched an inquiry into how older and disabled adults and unpaid carers can challenge…
Elite Careplus Limited recruitment investigation
We investigated the care agency, Elite Careplus Limited, after receiving evidence that it was…
Investigation: does the BBC pay women and men equally for equal work?
We investigated suspected past pay discrimination against women at the British Broadcasting…
Investigation into the Labour Party
We investigated allegations of antisemitism in the Labour Party.
Assessment of hostile environment policies
We assessed how and whether the Home Office complied with its duties under the Public Sector…
Inquiry into legal aid for victims of discrimination
We launched an inquiry to look at whether legal aid helps people who raise a discrimination…