Regular evidence sessions · Opened 18 May 2026
Work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) (2026-27)
From: Women and Equalities Committee
What this inquiry is asking
This is not a formal inquiry. It is a non-inquiry session by the Women and Equalities Committee to scrutinise the work and performance of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) during 2026–27. The committee will examine the EHRC's priorities, effectiveness, and use of public resources in advancing equality and human rights across England.
Status / emerging findings
- No evidence sessions have yet taken place; 0 publications released to date.
- Inquiry opened 18 May 2026; status and focus remain to be defined by evidence gathering.
Why it matters
The EHRC is the statutory watchdog for equality law in England; this session will test whether it is adequately resourced and strategically focused on emerging equality challenges.
Themes
Witness sessions
Oral evidence · 9 June 2026 · HC 174
Session 1 of 1
Written evidence & correspondence
Themes & actors
Topics across publication summaries
Top organisations & named entities
- Mary-Ann Stephenson, Chair, Equality and Human Rights Commission·1 reference
- Sarah Owen MP, Chair of Women and Equalities Committee·1 reference
- Supreme Court·1 reference
- Ministry of Justice·1 reference
- Office for Equality and Opportunity·1 reference
- Stonewall·1 reference
- Fawcett Society·1 reference
Source · parliament.uk inquiry record ↗