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About Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is an equality and human rights body in Great Britain which was established by the Equality Act 2006 . The chairman of the Commission is Trevor Phillips who was previously chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality. It has taken over the responsibilities of three former commissions: the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission. It also has responsibility for the other aspects of equality: age, sexual orientation and religion or belief, as well as human rights.

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The Commission came into being on 1 October 2007. It only has responsibility for England, Scotland and Wales as a separate Equality Commission exists in Northern Ireland which was established under the terms of the Belfast Agreement. It is classed as a Non-Departmental Public Body, meaning that it is separate and independent from Government but still accountable for its public funds.

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  2. Public bodies seek an end to religious discrimination against teachers

    Explore Article Welcome to Ekklesia (Jan 26 2010) Human Rights

    Teaching unions, the Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Joint Committee on Human Rights are among those to back a change in the law for teachers ..... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   British Humanist Association   House of Lords   Equality and Human Rights Commission

  3. Brit Indian continues legal battle for open-air funeral

    Explore Article Daily News from India (Jan 18 2010) Human Rights

    ...ct 1902 and should be permitted under the religious freedoms protected by the Human Rights Act. The Equality and Human Rights Commission intervened to support Ghai's case. "I want my soul to arise from the flames like the mythical phoen... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Gosforth   Equality and Human Rights Commission   London

  4. Hindu fights for open-air cremation

    Explore Article icWales is now WalesOnline (Jan 17 2010) Human Rights

    ...ct 1902 and should be permitted under the religious freedoms protected by the Human Rights Act. The Equality and Human Rights Commission intervened to support Mr Ghai's case. In a statement, Mr Ghai said: "I want to clarify and enforce ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Equality and Human Rights Commission   London   Gosforth

  5. British High Court Says Jewish School’s Ethnic-Based Admissions Policy Is Illegal - NYTimes.com

    Explore Article The New York Times (Dec 17 2009) Interfaith

    ...ng the British government, which supported the school; and the British Humanist Association and the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which supported M. Many Jews of all branches deplored the fact that the matter had even come to co... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Equality and Human Rights Commission   London   Britain

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