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Labour appoints standards adviser to implement recommendations of EHRC antisemitism report

Jane Ramsey will take the lead on establishing an independent complaints process for Labour

November 27, 2020 09:57
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Labour has appointed an expert on standards in public life to oversee the party’s implementation of the recommendations made by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) report into antisemitism within the party.

Jane Ramsey  was a member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life  but resigned from the role last month before being confirmed as Labour’s  Senior Adviser on Standards and Ethics on Friday.

She will be leading on establishing an independent process to investigate complaints in the Labour Party, including racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, bullying, sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination.

Welcoming the appointment, Sir Keir Starmer said: “I am delighted that Jane is leading our party’s implementation of the EHRC’s recommendations. Jane brings a wealth of experience to this role. I have every confidence she will ensure the party’s new, independent complaints process is put in place as a matter of urgency.