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The EHRC Measurement Frameworks Anna Henry – EHRC Head of Social Analysis

The EHRC Measurement Frameworks Anna Henry – EHRC Head of Social Analysis. Equality and Human Rights Commission. Why a Measurement Framework?. EHRC duties in the Equality Act 2006

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The EHRC Measurement Frameworks Anna Henry – EHRC Head of Social Analysis

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  1. The EHRC Measurement Frameworks Anna Henry – EHRC Head of Social Analysis Equality and Human Rights Commission

  2. Why a Measurement Framework? • EHRC duties in the Equality Act 2006 • Flags gaps in outcomes, differences in processes (including discrimination) or differences in autonomy for individuals and groups • Guides decisions on research, policy and influencing objectives • Helps mainstream equalities, human rights & good relations

  3. An Example: Education Equality Measurement Framework Indicators • Level of development at age 5 • Permanent exclusion from school • Bullying, respect and support at school • Educational attainment at age 16 • Participation in higher education • Literacy/numeracy levels in adult population • Adult participation in learning & use of the internet

  4. Human Rights Measurement Framework Indicators: • Legal and constitutional framework • Legal precedents (key cases etc) • Regulatory and public policy framework • Outcomes of key judicial, regulatory and investigative processes • Access to education for prisoners, detainees, looked after children • Public perceptions of the right to education

  5. Progress to Date: • Equality Measurement Framework – 2009 • Good Relations Measurement Framework – 2010 • Children’s Measurement Framework – forthcoming in 2011 • Human Rights Measurement Framework - forthcoming in 2011

  6. Common Methodology for all Frameworks • Define conceptual domains • Preparation of initial long list of indicators • Specialist consultation and identification of survey sources • Agreement of shortlist

  7. Conceptual Approach

  8. Practical application: • ‘How Fair is Britain?’ 2010 • Human Rights Review 2011

  9. Challenges • Gaps in official data sources • Gaps for vulnerable groups • Equality data not consistent • Geographical coverage is inconsistent • Ongoing capacity and commitment to data collection.

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