Equality and Human Rights Commission: Public Appointments — Written Question

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Office for Equality and Opportunity's press release entitled Government announces preferred candidate for Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission, published on 5 June 2025, whether

Answer

Dame Nia Griffith

Dr Stephenson has been selected as the Government Preferred Candidate for the next EHRC Chair, following a fair and open process, in line with the Governance Code for Public Appointments. As per the Code, all candidates were asked to declare any conflicts...

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