Equality and Human Rights Commission chair faces probe over claims of 'toxic environment' Staffers claim that the human rights body is being 'used by government ministers to help them achieve their political interests'
One figure told Channel 4 News: “I think the EHRC was being used by government ministers to help them achieve their political interests around some of these cultural issues, and I think that’s incredibly dangerous, because the EHRC is supposed to be the independent watchdog on equality and human rights.”
“We have a duty to deal with complaints in confidence. We are also required to protect the integrity of internal investigations. We urge all media to avoid prejudicing the outcome. He added: “We treat allegations of bullying and harassment with the utmost seriousness, following the proper process, and instructing independent investigators where appropriate, in order to provide assurance to all parties concerned. It would be wrong to comment on specifics when investigations are ongoing.
Baroness Falkner said: “It was considered appropriate to investigate the allegations through an independent investigator. While that process continues, all I can do is explain that allegations were received in February in my capacity as Chair of the Commission. They relate to both me and to the whole Board.
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