Kishwar Falkner is the Chair of the EHRC (Equality and Human Rights Commission) since 2020. [1] Under her leadership, the EHRC has systematically aligned with anti-trans organisations while excluding trans stakeholders.
Since Falkner became Chair, the EHRC has: [2]
FOI documents revealed Falkner invited Kate Harris of LGB Alliance to the House of Lords to celebrate the Equality Act 2010 anniversary. [3:1]
Maya Forstater emailed Falkner directly with advice. [3:2] The email mentioned Sex Matters "took advice from" someone before sending to Falkner.
Falkner started correspondence with Dr Williams of Fair Play For Women in 2021, maintaining contact through 2022. [3:3]
Under Falkner's leadership, EHRC commissioners with undisclosed conflicts have voted on trans issues: [3:4]
Board minutes show commissioners declared "no existing interests related to agenda items" despite these connections. [3:5]
TACC (Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective) has filed formal complaints to GANHRI about EHRC's conduct under Falkner. [4:2]