@berk_hamstead @MForstater @RachelSJohnson I actually said I quoted someone on BBC and they weren’t my words. The context was how charged and trivial the debate was becoming. Nevertheless, C4 ignored my explanation.
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Kishwer Falkner
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Kishwer Falkner
@KishwerFalkner
Cross Bench Member of the House of Lords. Former Chair, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Former Member, Bank of England’s EDMC.
London Katılım Ocak 2014
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@MForstater @KishwerFalkner @RachelSJohnson Channel 4 news were remarkably quick to amplify the story, despite the serious lack of evidence, and dubious characters coming forward to attack Faulkner.
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Channel 4 News@Channel4News
Baroness Falkner allegedly described a trans woman – Emma Laslett – as a “bloke in lipstick” at an official Board meeting of the EHRC – comments reportedly rebuked by the Commission’s Chief Executive at the time.
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Catching up with @KishwerFalkner "Difficult Women" interview by @RachelSJohnson
It is very interesting.
Baroness Falkner was subject to a punishing investigation at EHRC and it turned there were *no complaints* (just "concerns") ...how familiar!
music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ef037…
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The Court held that the Interim Update contained an “accurate statement of the law without misstatement or material omission” and complied within the EHRC’s statutory duties, and that the legislation on which it was based, properly interpreted, was compatible with human rights.
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I am tweeting for the first time since 2022 because today’s judgment was a personal vindication. I’m absolutely delighted, and grateful to the wonderful team who helped us to get this right.
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@FeministRoar @EHRC @bphillipsonMP I’m only doing my job - to uphold the rights of all. It’s public service. Thank you for acknowledging.
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@EHRC @bphillipsonMP Excellent. Thank you @KishwerFalkner for making the reinstatement of the rights of women and girls a priority under your tenure.
That they'd been so seriously eroded, facilitated by the state and civil society organisations, is a sad reflection on the UK.
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🚨 Following comprehensive consultation, we have submitted our updated code of practice for services, public functions and associations to the Minister for Women and Equalities @bphillipsonMP for approval. Read our full statement: orlo.uk/XJV9I
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Kishwer Falkner retweetledi
On a per capita basis Britain is undoubted world leader for news generation.
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It is indeed ironic to be reported to the UN for seeking a balanced, respectful debate, defending the rights of all.
Trevor Phillips@TrevorPTweets
It would be bad manners to comment on decisions of my estimable successors at the @EHRC David Isaac and Kishwer Falkner, both appointed in much the same way as I was.But I served a three full terms at CRE/EHRC under both Labour administrations and Tory/Lib Dem coalition…..1/5
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Just to clarify that I meant to say that we don’t have a right not to be offended. Conflicting views are part of healthy discourse!Thanks @stephenpollard for pointing this out.
Stephen Pollard@stephenpollard
EHRC chair Baroness Falkner just said on @BBCr4today , responding to Forstater ruling, "we all have a right not to be offended". This is wrong on every level. There is neither a legal nor a 'moral' right not to be offended, and it is essential we never go down this path
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Thanks to @oliver_wright for the opportunity to talk about our great work at @EHRC, where we’re standing up for everyone’s rights.
thetimes.co.uk/article/women-…
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Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men - BBC News apple.news/AYzYDFpRsSjKEO…
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I voted today on a Trade Bill amendment to ensure that parliament, not a committee of retired judges should decide if a trading partner is committing genocide - it’s the responsibility of us parliamentarians and shouldn’t be outsourced, my speech is here: hansard.parliament.uk/search/MemberC…
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Remembering my trip to #Auschwitz in 1999, I felt it important to go before that century closed. Our duty now is to ensure the next generation understands and remembers.
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Lighting my candle tonight for #HolocaustMemorialDay. I will also stand in solidarity with #Uighurs.
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Kishwer Falkner retweetledi
In a letter in the @guardian our Chair, @KishwerFalkner, highlights how we take our independence "incredibly seriously" in response to recent criticism.
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Enjoyed my interview today. Hope to be able to expand on the great work we do at @EHRC in next interview.
BBC Woman's Hour@BBCWomansHour
"I think diversity of thinking is critical to solving problems together. We don’t solve problems together if we groupthink." The new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission @EHRC @KishwerFalkner speaks to @emmabarnett 🎧 bbc.in/39yf41A
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A sweet victory indeed but Jon Ossoff is more than a great democrat- his victory should be an inspiration to all young people that politics can be a noble cause.
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Really honoured to be nominated for this important role at @EHRC
Liz Truss@trussliz
Pleased to announce @KishwerFalkner as my preferred candidate for the role of @EHRC Chair. She brings significant commitment to equality and opportunity. I look forward to working with her at this pivotal time.👇 gov.uk/government/new…
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One of Germany’s most serious foreign affairs politicians. His views are really important and merit follow through by his Government... not sure that’s going to happen.
Norbert Röttgen@n_roettgen
Yesterday UK decided to remove #Huawei from its networks by 2027. Today Chinese state media call for "public & painful" retaliation against the #UK. The irony: European companies haven't been allowed to roll out #5G in #China either. #EU should be clear in standing by 🇬🇧 on this.
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My very experience as I went into Parliament today. People I expected to get a nod or smile didn’t recognise me. Masks great to subvert the system.
Jamie Bartlett 🇬🇧@JamieJBartlett
Libertarians! If you object to being forced to wear a mask on health grounds; then wear one because it will slow the government’s adoption of facial recognition technology.
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Not quite. Hong Kong and Xinjiang ARE part of UK debate on China & Huawei. See my @SkyNews interview with @adamboultonSKY this morning
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Exactly.
Paul Johnson@PJTheEconomist
Average incomes of over 75s are higher than families with kids. They have lower poverty rates than under 75s. ifs.org.uk/publications/1… Even those on pension credit are better off than many working age welfare recipients. Hard to make case for special treatment on economic grounds
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