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Joel Edwards announced Commissioner to the Equality and Human Rights Commission


Joel Edwards, General Director of Evangelical Alliance and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) LogoThe Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, has been appointed as a commissioner to the new Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), formed this October.

This commission has been set up to work towards eliminating discrimination, reducing inequality, protecting human rights and building good relations and was established by the Equality Act 2006.

The EHRC brings together three previous UK equality commissions - the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission and will now incorporate other human rights strands.

Joel said: "As a Christian leader, I believe one of my primary responsibilities will be to ensure that the values of faith communities - our concerns for important issues such as respect and tolerance - play an effective role in this commission."

For more information:

Evangelical Alliance's Press Release announcing Joel’s appointment.
Equality and Human Rights Commission Questions and Answers.
Equality and Human Rights Commission website (opens in a new window).

Sexual Orientation Regulations
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