<P> The Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) is a non-departmental public body in England and Wales , established by the Equality Act 2006 with effect from 1 October 2007 . The Commission has responsibility for the promotion and enforcement of equality and non-discrimination laws in England , Scotland and Wales . It took over the responsibilities of the Commission for Racial Equality , the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission . It also has responsibility for other aspects of equality law : age , sexual orientation and religion or belief . A national human rights institution , it seeks to promote and protect human rights in England and Wales . </P>
<P> The Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) is a non-departmental public body in England and Wales , established by the Equality Act 2006 with effect from 1 October 2007 . The Commission has responsibility for the promotion and enforcement of equality and non-discrimination laws in England , Scotland and Wales . It took over the responsibilities of the Commission for Racial Equality , the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission . It also has responsibility for other aspects of equality law : age , sexual orientation and religion or belief . A national human rights institution , it seeks to promote and protect human rights in England and Wales . </P>
when was the equality and human rights commission established
when was the equality and human rights commission established
1 October 2007
1 October 2007