Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many commissioners are legally required to serve on the Equality and Human Rights Commission at any one time; and how many are currently in post.

Under the Equality Act 2006, the number of Commissioners is determined to be not less than ten or more than fifteen individuals. The Board requires four appointed members (plus the CEO) to be quorate to determine decisions.

As of 16 September, the EHRC Board has seven Commissioners (including the Chair and Deputy but not the CEO). Following the appointment of Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as the next Chair, the Government intends to launch recruitment campaigns for new Commissioners at the earliest opportunity.