Advising Parliament and governments

Government and parliamentary engagement

We have the power to advise government on any matter related to equality, diversity and human rights. Our parliamentary briefings and responses to government consultations are on this page. 

For more information, email the government and parliamentary engagement team.

Latest parliamentary briefings

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, House of Lords Committee Stage …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

19 April 2024

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, House of Lords Committee Stage …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

18 March 2024

National Care Service Bill, Scottish Parliament - Stage 2 (12 March 2024)

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the National Care Service Bill.

12 March 2024

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill House of Lords – Second Reading …

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advices on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

26 January 2024
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Latest consultation responses

Response to Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – call for…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has responded to a call for evidence on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

20 August 2024

Response to Office for Students - Proposed regulatory advice and other matters…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the proposed regulatory advice and other matters relating to freedom of speech.

22 July 2024

Response to Department for Education - Review of Relationships, Health and Sex…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on Relationships, Health and Sex Education statutory guidance.

19 July 2024

Response to Scottish Parliament - National Performance Framework: Proposed…

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has provided advice on the National Performance Framework: Proposed National Outcomes.

28 June 2024
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Official correspondence and statements

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Our letter to the Health Social Care and Sport Committee on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill

3 September 2024
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Our letter to the Education, Children and Young People Committee

30 August 2024
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Our letter to the Chair of the CERD Committee on the UN CERD 19th periodic examination of the UK

7 August 2024
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Our letter to the Scottish Government about next steps on Delivery of Employment Injury Assistance Scotland

25 June 2024