Kishwer Falkner
@KishwerFalkner
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Cross Bench Member of the House of Lords. Former Chair, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Former Member, Bank of England’s EDMC.
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Joined January 2014
The Court held that the Interim Update contained an “accurate statement of the law without misstatement or material omission” and complied within the EHRC’s statutory duties, and that the legislation on which it was based, properly interpreted, was compatible with human rights.
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I am tweeting for the first time since 2022 because today’s judgment was a personal vindication. I’m absolutely delighted, and grateful to the wonderful team who helped us to get this right.
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On a per capita basis Britain is undoubted world leader for news generation.
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It is indeed ironic to be reported to the UN for seeking a balanced, respectful debate, defending the rights of all.
It would be bad manners to comment on decisions of my estimable successors at the @EHRC David Isaac and Kishwer Falkner, both appointed in much the same way as I was.But I served a three full terms at CRE/EHRC under both Labour administrations and Tory/Lib Dem coalition…..1/5
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Just to clarify that I meant to say that we don’t have a right not to be offended. Conflicting views are part of healthy discourse!Thanks @stephenpollard for pointing this out.
EHRC chair Baroness Falkner just said on @BBCr4today , responding to Forstater ruling, "we all have a right not to be offended". This is wrong on every level. There is neither a legal nor a 'moral' right not to be offended, and it is essential we never go down this path
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Thanks to @oliver_wright for the opportunity to talk about our great work at @EHRC, where we’re standing up for everyone’s rights. https://t.co/dtuFeq9pSm
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Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men - BBC News
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I voted today on a Trade Bill amendment to ensure that parliament, not a committee of retired judges should decide if a trading partner is committing genocide - it’s the responsibility of us parliamentarians and shouldn’t be outsourced, my speech is here:
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Review the contributions made by Baroness Falkner of Margravine that have been recorded in Hansard. Filter by keyword and date. Optionally also cover historica
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Remembering my trip to #Auschwitz in 1999, I felt it important to go before that century closed. Our duty now is to ensure the next generation understands and remembers.
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Lighting my candle tonight for #HolocaustMemorialDay. I will also stand in solidarity with #Uighurs.
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In a letter in the @guardian our Chair, @KishwerFalkner, highlights how we take our independence "incredibly seriously" in response to recent criticism. https://t.co/jdFqeKkHIW
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Letter: Kishwer Falkner, chair of of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, writes in response to the ex-chair’s claim that the regulator is under pressure to support the government’s agenda
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Enjoyed my interview today. Hope to be able to expand on the great work we do at @EHRC in next interview.
"I think diversity of thinking is critical to solving problems together. We don’t solve problems together if we groupthink." The new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission @EHRC @KishwerFalkner speaks to @emmabarnett 🎧 https://t.co/HllxlxMlgs
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A sweet victory indeed but Jon Ossoff is more than a great democrat- his victory should be an inspiration to all young people that politics can be a noble cause.
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Really honoured to be nominated for this important role at @EHRC
Pleased to announce @KishwerFalkner as my preferred candidate for the role of @EHRC Chair. She brings significant commitment to equality and opportunity. I look forward to working with her at this pivotal time.👇 https://t.co/L3nVbJQdKH
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One of Germany’s most serious foreign affairs politicians. His views are really important and merit follow through by his Government... not sure that’s going to happen.
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My very experience as I went into Parliament today. People I expected to get a nod or smile didn’t recognise me. Masks great to subvert the system.
Libertarians! If you object to being forced to wear a mask on health grounds; then wear one because it will slow the government’s adoption of facial recognition technology.
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Not quite. Hong Kong and Xinjiang ARE part of UK debate on China & Huawei. See my @SkyNews interview with @adamboultonSKY this morning
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Exactly.
Average incomes of over 75s are higher than families with kids. They have lower poverty rates than under 75s. https://t.co/wbkAbhTIsK Even those on pension credit are better off than many working age welfare recipients. Hard to make case for special treatment on economic grounds
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Jens Spahn is not only an outstanding Healt Minister but likely to run for Chancellor on his record, as other CDU hopefuls trip up. Worth watching if you missed this.
EVENT: @jensspahn in conversation with Rt Hon @Jeremy_Hunt MP Friday, 10 July, 2020 10:00 - 11:00 Register here 👇 https://t.co/v97RzBuGCa
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I also have an oral question in the Lords today pressing HMG for a strategic rethink on China.
Excellent piece in the @Telegraph from David Alton, @KishwerFalkner, @Andrew_Adonis and Michael Forsyth making the link between Huawei and human rights in China. https://t.co/gyl58wnxXI
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