Comments on: Equality and Human Rights Commission hit by resignations and 'unacceptable' spending

By: Mihangel apYrs

Mihangel apYrs — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:57:16 +0000

I think they (the govt) wanted to have a black person in this high profile job to validate their "equality" credentials. If that is the case then TP fills their expectations.

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By: barry

barry — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:14:06 +0000

The one responsible for this ridiculous re-appointment must be M/s Harman herself; she was forewarned of the forthcoming resignations of some of the best-respected experts in their own fields and yet she allowed the re-election of this incompetent, inefectual man who couldn't even see the problems that having Joel Edwards on his team would produce. Or did he?
Massie, Campbell and Klug – and possibly Summerskill – should be proud of the stances they have taken, but what hole does this leave in the stand for Equality?
Wake up, Harman, and realise that you've made a grave mistake by re-electing this man. It's a pity now that you're away on your holidays for God knows how long.
Enjoy.
You've left one helluva mess behind.
Be proud.

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By: Brian Burton

Brian Burton — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:16:30 +0000

I said in the thread where it reports his reappointment. The Guy is a 'Bad Penny' Only interested in making his fortune.

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By: Mihangel apYrs

Mihangel apYrs — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:29:51 +0000

Sumerskill is part of the London alternative establishment – movers and shakers who have the ear of govt and influential people. Like Phillips, he has drifted away from the people in the front line and floats about in a detaced way, hobnobbing with MPs etc but not talking with people outside the metropolitan inner circle.

He lacks credibility but is likely to get some sort of gong and a sinecure post (as Angela Mason did)

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By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:08:28 +0000

I'm afraid Mr Summerskill's reputation is already tarnished by his support for the highly flawed 'Equality Bill'…as for the HRE I received my executive copy as a witness contributor by invitation of the 2008/09 inquiry into human Rights in the UK.

My copy went straight in the bin because of the credibility given to Chief Constable Otter, ACPO lead on 'Equality & Diversity' & yet who still turns a blind eye to abusive impact, affect, attitudes & practises of his own police force (Devon & Cornwall) towards & against gay persons.

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By: lee

lee — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:59:37 +0000

Unless Ben Summerskill resigns quickly I believe his reputations will be tarnish – Why would Ben Summerskill hang in there when other prominent member have resigned.

Well done to the other three who have acted

Lee

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By: Simon Murphy

Simon Murphy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:56:04 +0000

I think the EHRC lost all credibility when they appointed evangelical christian and crazed homophobe Joel Edwards as a commissioner. And considering that Ben Summerskill is also a commissioner this further damages their credibility seeing as Summerskill refuses to campaign for legal equality for gay relationships because 'some' gay people don't want to marry

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By: RobN

RobN — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:26:46 +0000

It's all just one big 'jolly', just like so many other quangos. It's money for old rope where they can spout their lefty opinions at each other over taxpayer-paid fat lunches and expenses paid taxis home to enjoy their ludicrously well-paid fat-cat salaries.

The sooner the Tories axe all these f–king timewasters the better.

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