Mary-Ann Stephenson
Chair of British Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Mary-Ann Stephenson is the current chair of the British Equality and Human Rights Commission, having taken over from Kishwer Falkner on 1 December 2025.
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| Education | University of Warwick |
Career
She holds a PhD in equality law from the University of Warwick and has worked as the Director of the Women's Budget Group and of the Fawcett Society.[1]
Equality and Human Rights Commission
In June 2025, Stephenson was announced as the preferred candidate for the commission.[2] Stephenson's appointment had been opposed by the UK parliament's Women and Equalities committee, who had concerns about her suitability for the position.[3][4] Among their concerns were statements Stephenson had made that critics characterised as gender critical or anti-trans.[3] She was confirmed to the position in July 2025.[5]