Publications library

Restraint in schools inquiry: using meaningful data to protect children's rights

First Published: 30 Jun 2021

Findings, recommendations and case studies from our inquiry into the use of restraint in schools in England and Wales.

Investigation into Elite Careplus Limited’s use of pre-employment health questions

First Published: 13 May 2021

We investigated the care agency, Elite Careplus Limited, after receiving evidence that it was asking pre-employment health questions on its job application form.

Strengthening the right to independent living

First Published: 12 May 2021

This briefing paper is about how the UK Government is fulfilling the right to independent living in England and gives evidence of the barriers that disabled people face.

Impact report 2020 to 2021

First Published: 10 May 2021

This summary report highlights some of the successes we have had over the past year, demonstrating the difference our work makes.

How mayors can make England fairer

First Published: 17 Feb 2021

Recommendations to metro mayors and other local government leaders in England

Our workforce diversity report

First Published: 21 Dec 2020

This report provides an overview of our workforce data as of 31 March 2020.

Your rights when detained under the Mental Health Act in England

First Published: 30 Nov 2020

These guides explain everything that patients detained in a mental health hospital must be told about their rights under the Human Rights Act and the Equality Act.

Exploring human rights education in Great Britain

First Published: 16 Nov 2020

This research presents examples of good practice in human rights education across Great Britain.

How coronavirus has affected equality and human rights

First Published: 20 Oct 2020

Recruitment of workers into low-paid occupations and industries

First Published: 21 Sep 2020

An evidence review of recruitment in low-paid industries.