EHRC response to Court of Appeal ruling on so-called 'same roof' rule Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive | Equality and Human Rights Commission 1 min read24 July 2018 Partner content This policy needs to be changed to enable other domestic victims to be compensated, says EHRC Chief Executive, Rebecca Hilsenrath. To suffer abuse as an innocent child at the hands of a trusted adult is the worst of horrors. To be denied compensation on the basis of living with the perpetrator just compounds the profound injustice. We are pleased the court listened to our arguments and agreed that this approach is discriminatory, unlawful and a violation of human rights. Today’s ruling will be welcome news for those that have survived child abuse in the home before 1979. This policy needs to be changed to enable other domestic victims to be compensated. Related King’s Speech confirms growth as the Government’s primary focus By National Federation of Builders 17 Jul Read the most recent article written by Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive - EHRC response to ONS data on coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people