Equal Opportunities Commission

British

noun

EOC. (in Britain) a body appointed by the Government to enforce the provisions of the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

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Ricky Chu, who leads Hong Kong’s anti-discrimination watchdog, the Equal Opportunities Commission, said brownface cannot be the sole measure in determining discriminatory behavior.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2022

She worked as deputy chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission from 1975 to 1979 and later became chair of the Broadcasting Standards Commission.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2022

Aeronautical engineer who went on to head the Equal Opportunities Commission.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2015

An Equal Opportunities Commission headed by Laborite Betty Lockwood has been created to enforce the new laws, and unions are preparing test cases for female members.

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