Government begins recruitment for new EHRC commissioner

Friday, 23 July 2021 14:10

The Minister for Women and Equalities has today (23 July) begun recruitment for a new Wales Commissioner and a new board member of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The move comes as the tenure of Lord Bernard Ribeiro, one of 13 current EHRC Commissioners, comes to an end in December. It is expected that appointments will be made in November. The EHRC is independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful...Request free trial