EHRC closes investigation into Chairwoman, Baroness Kishwer Falkner

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published an update on its handling of complaints against its Chairwoman, Baroness Kishwer Falkner. The EHRC has said that it cooperated fully with an independent legal review commissioned by the Minister for Women and Equalities in July 2023, which had considered issues including whether the EHRC’s investigation had been properly conducted under relevant EHRC rules. The EHRC has said that following the conclusions and guidance resulting from the review, its Interim Deputy Chair, Lesley Sawyers and its board have decided that the investigation into Falkner should close. It has said that the board will work through any outstanding issues with all parties in confidence.