Kishwer Falkner

Cross Bench Member of the House of Lords. Former Chair, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Former Member, Bank of England’s EDMC.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

Sad to read in @thetimes that Bridget Phillipson is blaming me for delay to EHRC Code. She certainly stoops low. She had Code for 3 months when she sent me this letter last November - no indication of any grandstanding then.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

@DavidWootton69 @ThePosieParker My record: 2021=Forstater EAT
2022=opposing Scottish GRR bill + SSex guidance
2023=advice to UK re Biological Sex
2024=fighting trans attack at UN (3rd time) + intervention at SCt for FWS.
2025=Delivery of SCt ruling with Code while fighting > 3 Judicial Reviews - successfuly!

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

@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.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

@FeministRoar @EHRC @bphillipsonMP I’m only doing my job - to uphold the rights of all. It’s public service. Thank you for acknowledging.

[Edward Luce @EdwardGLuce]

On a per capita basis Britain is undoubted world leader for news generation.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

Thanks to ⁦@oliver_wright⁩ for the opportunity to talk about our great work at ⁦@EHRC⁩, where we’re standing up for everyone’s rights.

https://t.co/dtuFeq9pSm

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

Women set for '£100,000 pension pay gap' with men - BBC News https://t.co/WkYcIyESf1

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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: https://t.co/kowQmnWMSx

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

Lighting my candle tonight for #HolocaustMemorialDay. I will also stand in solidarity with #Uighurs.

[EHRC @EHRC]

In a letter in the @guardian our Chair, @KishwerFalkner, highlights how we take our independence "incredibly seriously" in response to recent criticism.
https://t.co/jdFqeKkHIW

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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 🎧

https://t.co/HllxlxMlgs

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.👇

https://t.co/L3nVbJQdKH

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.

[Kishwer Falkner @KishwerFalkner]

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.