Equality and Human Rights Commission

Find out more about our human rights inquiries

Human Rights Inquiry

This was the first major study into how far public sector authorities have adopted a rights based approach to delivering services. The report contains a number of recommendations to help embed human rights in the public sector.
 

Inquiry into recruitment and employment in the meat and poultry processing sector

The report reveals evidence of the widespread mistreatment and exploitation of migrant and agency workers in the sector, and makes recommendations to the key bodies  which we believe will encourage a systemic change in behaviour.

Inquiry into Human Trafficking in Scotland

We investigated human trafficking in Scotland, predominantly for commercial sexual exploitation, but also found forced labour, domestic servitude and victims being forced to commit crime.

Inquiry into disability-related harassment

This inquiry found that harassment is a commonplace experience for disabled people, and a culture of disbelief and systemic institutional failures are preventing it from being tackled effectively.

Inquiry into home care of older people

Our inquiry into the protection and promotion of human rights of older people in England who require or receive home-based care and support found that although many older people receive care at home which respects and enhances their human rights, this is by no means a universal experience.