Equality Commission for Northern Ireland to give evidence on its responsibilities for protecting human rights in Northern Ireland after Brexit

On Wednesday 17 June the House of Lords Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee will continue its new inquiry on Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework and how rights in Northern Ireland are being protected following the UK's exit from the European Union.

The Committee will hear from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI), which was awarded additional powers and responsibilities to protect rights in Northern Ireland following the UK exit from the EU.

The Committee will hear evidence on the operation of Article 2 WF, and their statutory duties as part of the Dedicated Mechanism framework.

At 10:45am, the Committee will hear from:

• Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
• Louise Conlon, Chief Executive, Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

The evidence session will take place in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster and will be available to watch live from 10.45 or online at Parliamentlive.TV

The Committee has launched a call for written evidence inviting individuals and organisations to submit written submissions by 5pm on Thursday 9 July.

It is particularly keen to hear from a diverse group of witnesses, including individuals and organisations that have not previously provided evidence to the Committee.