An Academic, an Arrogant Minister and a Fight for Equality that Has Gone Horribly Wrong

An academic, an arrogant minister and a fight for equality that has gone horribly wrong

Mary-Ann Stephenson, the head of a feminist think-tank, was grilled last month in Parliament over her proposed appointment as head of the equalities watchdog.She was questioned by 17 members from both houses on race, disability, Islamophobia and transgender rights.These are among the most complex, divisive and important issues facing our country, as we see almost daily in the headlines – and clearly the academic failed to impress in her job pitc…

Who is the new EHRC chair Mary-Ann Stephenson and what has she said about trans rights?

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson has been confirmed as new UK Equality and Human Rights Commission chair, but what is her track record on trans rights?

Mary-Ann Stephenson named as next chair of equality watchdog

A human rights expert whose appointment was opposed by trans rights groups has been named as the new chair of the equality watchdog.

Government confirms Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as the next EHRC chair

Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson will be appointed as the new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).