<P> The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is a non-departmental public body in England and Wales, established by the Equality Act 2006 with effect from 1 October 2007 . The Commission has responsibility for the promotion and enforcement of equality and non-discrimination laws in England, Scotland and Wales . It took over the responsibilities of the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission . It also has responsibility for other aspects of equality law: age, sexual orientation and religion or belief . A national human rights institution, it seeks to promote and protect human rights in England and Wales . </P> <P> The EHRC has offices in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Cardiff . It is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) sponsored by the Government Equalities Office, part of the Department for Education (DfE). It is separate from and independent from Government but accountable for its use of public funds . The Chairman of the Commission is David Isaac . </P>

When was the equality and human rights commission established