Emma Hutton, EDF’s Human Rights Programme Director, blogs on the eve of publication of the Leveson report into press ethics.
On 12 November 2012, the British Academy Policy Centre, EDF and the EDF Research Network held a seminar about recent human rights developments in the UK.
In September 2012, the Equality and Diversity Forum (EDF) submitted its response to the Commission on a Bill of Rights’ second consultation.
In August 2012, the Commission on a Bill of Rights published the responses to its August 2011 Discussion Paper asking ‘Do we need a UK Bill of Rights?’
On 7 August 2012, the Equality and Diversity Forum responded to the Government consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties.
On 20 July 2012, EDF submitted its response to the consultation on the repeal of two enforcement provisions.
In July 2012, the Home Secretary paid tribute to EDF at a reception celebrating EDF’s tenth birthday and honouring the individuals who work to create a fairer Britain.
On 13 July, EDF announced the appointment of Marie Staunton as its next Chair, succeeding Sarah Spencer CBE. The news coincides with the EDF’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
In July 2012, EDF and partners invited organisations across the third sector to help develop and test a draft Equality and Human Rights Framework for the VCS.
In June 2012, EDF launched a new section of its website containing a range of resources to help organisations and individuals use the Public Sector Equality Duty.
