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Judge overturns ruling that State breached human rights for not accommodating asylum seekers
A N APPEALS COURT judge has overturned a decision which ruled that the State was in breach of its human rights obligations ...
Irish Examiner on MSN1h
Appeal court overturns finding State breached rights of homeless asylum seekers
Court said Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission had not proved the situation of extreme material poverty for homeless ...
Museums and galleries 'risk closure' over EHRC guidance on single sex facilities
An organisation which represents hundreds of museums and galleries in Scotland has warned that some institutions may be ...
RTÉ Ireland3h
Court of Appeal rules in State's favour over rights of International Protection applicants
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the State after it challenged a High Court ruling regarding the rights of International Protection applicants to have their basic needs, including ...
London Evening Standard15d
Equalities watchdog guidance delayed until later in year
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has previously noted the ‘obvious’ demand for ‘authoritative guidance’ for providers.
Los Angeles Times3mon
U.K. rights commissioner outlines facilities off-limits to transgender ...
LONDON — Transgender women will be excluded from women’s toilets, hospital wards and sports teams after a U.K. Supreme Court ruling, the head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission said ...
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Equality Commission to seek clarity on court gender ruling - AOL
The Equality Commission is to seek a declaration from the Northern Ireland High Court to address "uncertainties" over how to apply the UK Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.