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DWP ordered to change by human rights watchdog after benefit claimants' suicides

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has ordered the DWP to draw up a legally-binding action plan to address its treatment of disabled and mentally ill benefit claimants

Daily Mirror

Monsoon apologises after non-binary customer was refused entry to dressing room

Shops and providers of other single-sex services are urged to make them accessible for trans people wherever possible

The Independent UK

Equalities chief defends guidance on trans exclusion from single-sex spaces

Baroness Falkner said activists would not force a change to guidance saying transgender people can be legally excluded from services in some circumstances.

Evening Standard

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Equalities chief defends guidance on trans exclusion from single-sex services

Baroness Falkner said activists would not force a guidance saying transgender people can be legally excluded from services in some circumstances.

The Independent UK

Former Dumbarton defender Rico Quitongo makes racial discrimination claim against Airdrieonians

The 22-year-old claimed in September last year that he was racially abused by a Diamonds fan during a 0-0 draw against Queen’s Park, but the New Broomfield club dropped an investigation into the allegation the following month, saying there was “insufficient evidence”.

Daily Record

Trans women can be excluded from single-sex changing rooms and toilets, watchdog rules

It is the first time guidance on this issue has been released

Evening Standard

Trans people can be excluded from single-sex services if ‘justifiable’, says EHRC

UK government’s equalities watchdog says justifications could include reasons of privacy or health and safety

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Rico Quitongo backed by EHRC in discrimination claim against Airdrie

Rico Quitongo, the former Airdrie defender, claims he was victim of racial harassment by a fan and his case will be the EHRC’s first in Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Airdrie under SFA scrutiny over Rico Quitongo race claims

The nation's football hierarchy have announced the news.

Daily Record

Airdrieonians face SFA probe over Rico Quitongo race discrimination claims as governing body takes strong stance

Quitongo stated that he was racially abused by an Airdrie fan during the League One clash with Queen's Park.

Daily Record

Former Airdrie star Rico Quitongo makes racial discrimination claim against club and director

The defender is being supported by PFA Scotland and the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Daily Record

Stonewall’s targeting of EHRC is misguided

Letter: Elaine Willis, a former chair of Stonewall, says the equality watchdog’s crucial work in promoting human rights for all is being undermined

The Guardian - UK

The EHRC is here to support the rights of all – whatever anyone says to the contrary

My commission is accused of shifting its approach to equality but this is far from the truth

The Guardian - UK

Trans rights are at risk now, but the failures of Britain’s equality watchdog imperil us all

The EHRC is no longer independent. That’s why we are seeking international intervention from the UN, says Nancy Kelley, the chief executive of Stonewall

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LGBT+ groups call for EHRC to lose international status over trans stance

Equality watchdog accused of excessive government interference and ‘politically motivated’ appointments

The Independent UK

Rights watchdog boss says critics have ‘wrong target’

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has come under fire from LGBT groups over its stance on trans rights.

Wales Online

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British human rights watchdog

A 19-page submission to the UN asks for the independent status of the EHRC to be reviewed

The Independent UK

LGBT organisations ask UN to revoke status of British rights watchdog

The groups said their submission to the UN was prompted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s stance on trans rights.

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the EHRC decision on Scotland’s gender recognition reforms

The UK equalities watchdog has called for more consultation with all those affected by proposed changes

Manchester Evening News

Fury mounts as Manchester LGBT+ charity severs ties with human rights organisation over ‘extremely damaging’ statements

"Our position from today is clear: EHRC can no longer call itself a true human rights organisation"

The Independent UK

Call for Scottish Government to pause on gender recognition reforms

The Equality and Human Rights Commission insisted more time is needed before changes are made to the law on gender recognition.

The Guardian - UK

UK equalities watchdog urges Scotland to pause gender recognition reforms

Campaigners criticise letter from Equality and Human Rights Commission as ‘troubling’

The Guardian - UK

EHRC threatens to intervene over Tory Islamophobia claims

Watchdog under pressure to investigate party as Cabinet Office launches inquiry into Nusrat Ghani’s allegations

Daily Mirror

Equality watchdog could launch probe into Tory Islamophobia in wake of Nusrat Ghani "Muslimness" claim

Hope Not Hate says Boris Johnson's party has allowed anti-Muslim sentiment to "fester, not only within its ranks but in society at large"

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