New EHRC Chair Asks Trans Community to 'Judge Me on What I Do'

The newly appointed chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, has addressed criticism of her past associations, urging trans people to assess her by her actions in the role. In her first interview since taking over from Baroness Kishwer Falkner in December, Dr Stephenson emphasised her commitment to upholding the rights of everyone.Her appointment, confirmed by the government last July, drew concern from several LGBTQ+ rights organisations. These groups...