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Our job is to promote human rights and create a fairer Britain. We do this by providing advice and guidance, working to implement an effective legislative framework and raising awareness of your rights.
Media Centre
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Commission issues warning over counter-terrorism measures
16 February 2010
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BNP members vote to scrap its whites only membership rule
15 February 2010
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Formal Inquiry opened into Human Trafficking in Scotland
09 February 2010
Our Job
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is charged by law with a vital mandate.
To protect individuals against discrimination, to enforce the laws on equality and to promote fairness and human rights for everyone.
Fairer Britain
Equality isn’t a minority interest.
A fairer society benefits everyone in terms of economic prosperity, quality of life and good relations within and among communities
Your Rights
True equality of opportunity is about making sure that everyone has the power to help shape the society they live in.
We provide advice and information to people who want to know more about their rights. In this section, you can read about your right to equal treatment, and what to do if you feel that you have been discriminated against.