Response of the Equality and Human Rights Commission to the Consultation Consultation details Title: Review of the adult gender identity service specification for England Source of consultation: NHS England Date: 16 October 2017 For more information please contact Name of EHRC contact providing response and their office address: Max Edelstyn Equality and Human Rights Commission Arndale House The Arndale Centre Manchester M4 3AQ address: Max.edelstyn@equalityhumanrights.com About the Equality and Human Rights Commission The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006. It operates independently to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote human rights. It contributes to making and keeping Britain a fair society in which everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. It encourages compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998 and is accredited by the UN as an status’ National Human Rights Institution. Find out more about ‘A the Commission’s work at:
Response of the Equality and Human Rights Commission to the Consultation Consultation details Title: Review of the adult gender identity service specification for England Source of consultation: NHS England Date: 16 October 2017 For more information please contact Name of EHRC contact providing response and their office address: Max Edelstyn Equality and Human Rights Commission Arndale House The Arndale Centre Manchester M4 3AQ address: Max.edelstyn@equalityhumanrights.com About the Equality and Human Rights Commission The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006. It operates independently to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote human rights. It contributes to making and keeping Britain a fair society in which everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. It encourages compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998 and is accredited by the UN as an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution. Find out more about the Commission’s work at:
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