In 2023 we produced a comprehensive five-year review of how Britain performs on equality and human rights (2018 to 2023). It outlines how equality and human rights protections have developed. Read the executive summary here:

We have published our response to the recent @educationgovuk consultation on their ‘Use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance'. Find out more and read our full response here:

Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported at work. Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. We have produced practical guidance on how employers can meet their obligations. Read our 8 step guide here:

We are updating our statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the Supreme Court’s recent judgment. We will be launching a consultation on these updates soon. Find out more about arrangements for the consultation:

Protecting and promoting the rights of disabled people is at the heart of the CRPD which UK agreed to follow in 2009, vowing to tackle such issues as disability discrimination and to ensure an inclusive society. Full details here:

Our human rights tracker is an online tool to help you track how well the UK and Welsh governments are putting their human rights duties into practice. Find out more:

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:

Equality and human rights must underpin the design, delivery and reform of social care. Our note outlines how policymakers, providers and regulators can make this happen, aiding the work in our strategic plan to address barriers to public services. More:

We recently published our three-year strategic plan, which sets out the direction of our work in addressing the most significant threats to equality and human rights. Available in a number of accessible formats, including large print and easy read here:

The Worker Protection Act came into force on 26th October 2024. Employers now have a legal duty to protect their employees and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our updated sexual harassment guidance reflects the changes. Read our statement:

Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported at work. Employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. We have produced practical guidance on how employers can meet their obligations. Read our 8 step guide here:

Young people should thrive in school without fear of being discriminated against because of their hair. Our guidance can help school leaders foster an inclusive environment by ensuring their policies are not unlawfully discriminatory. Find out more:

Public services are organised and delivered differently across England, Scotland and Wales. All organisations that deliver public services are subject to the PSED general duty, but specific duties vary for each nation. Read more about specific duties:

We recently published our three-year strategic plan. The plan sets out the direction of our work, in addressing the most significant threats to equality and human rights. Read it on our website:

🚨 Are you an employer?. Under equality law, you must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your staff. Our 8-step guide is a useful tool to help you take positive action to prevent and deal with sexual harassment at work. The guide 👉

Did you know we have special powers to enforce the Equality Act? . We work independently of governments and provide support for businesses, individuals and the public sector. Find out more about us:

Employers must ensure their employees do not face sexual harassment in the workplace. We've produced a guide detailing what sexual harassment in the workplace is and how it can be spotted, tackled and prevented. Discover more here:

“We uphold and enforce the Equality Act. That means incorporating the Supreme Court’s judgment into all our guidance and explaining what it means to employers, service providers and other duty-bearers who must put it into practice” writes @EHRCChair . See:

Age is a protected characteristic in the Equality Act. It is unlawful to treat someone differently due to their #age, however the Equality Act also outlines some circumstances when being treated differently is lawful. Understand your rights 👉

Public services are organised and delivered differently across England, Scotland and Wales. All organisations that deliver public services are subject to the PSED general duty, but specific duties vary for each nation. Read more about specific duties: