Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 9 June 202613:50

Women and Equalities Committee: Work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) 20026-27

Committee hears from witnesses

The Women and Equalities Committee will take oral evidence on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's work during 2026–27. The session will scrutinise the EHRC's performance in enforcing equality law, investigating discrimination, and promoting human rights across employment, education, and public services. This is a routine accountability hearing that allows MPs to examine whether the watchdog is effectively protecting groups from unlawful treatment.

The EHRC is the statutory body responsible for enforcing equality law and investigating breaches across protected characteristics—age, disability, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Public scrutiny of its work matters because enforcement gaps directly affect vulnerable people's access to jobs, education, and services. The hearing tests whether the Commission has adequate resources and teeth to investigate complaints and change institutional behaviour.

Culture & Community Jobs & Employment

Committee mentioned:Women and Equalities Committee