Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed 6 new commissioners to the EHRC Board.
The new commissioners announced today bring a wealth of experience to the EHRC Board in promoting human rights and a fairer society. This includes leadership of national charities and corporate and public sectors, as well as influential roles in law and policy.
The appointments will support EHRC to regulate equality law in Great Britain, uphold human rights in England and Wales and make its own decisions on enforcement and investigations.
Bridget Phillipson MP, the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities, said:
The newly-appointed EHRC Commissioners are:
On 3 November 2025, the Minister for Women and Equalities launched a full, open recruitment campaign for at least 4 commissioners.
Martyn Jones JP DL will continue to chair the Wales Committee. The minister is continuing to work with the devolved governments to recruit a permanent Wales Commissioner.
Alasdair Henderson has had his term extended by 12 months until 26 April 2027. He will undertake the role of Scotland Commissioner while longer-term recruitment for this role is ongoing.
The new commissioners have begun their terms, except Susan Kemp and Polly Neate, who will join the Board on 1 November to stagger term dates. Ali Harris and Shazia Choudhry have had their terms as interim commissioners extended to 2 years.
EHRC is an independent non-departmental public body. They are sponsored by the Office for Equality and Opportunity in the Cabinet Office.
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