Agenda 32 (Spring 2008).
Race Key for New Equalities Body
Trevor Phillips, Equalities and Human Rights Commission
It's hard to believe that it has been ten years since I spoke at ROTA’s AGM. The work of ROTA remains significant to everyone in the Equality and Human Rights field.
The biggest change in the arena has been the emergence of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which has emerged following the closure of the former commissions for racial equality, disability rights and equal opportunities.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is Britain’s first national institution charged with preventing the causes and the effects of inequality, prejudice and discrimination, promoting and protecting human rights and dignity...