Ms Sylda Langford:

As someone who has worked in social policy for most of my working life, I know that working in that space can often be a lonely place, because nobody takes much interest in it except when there is a crisis. One often wishes one was working in finance, business or on the legal side as that is always considered important. Therefore, the Belgrade Principles are the most important part of this.

Human rights and equality work is more about the humdrum, everyday aspects of people's lives. That is where one needs the support of Parliament and one needs dialogue and transparency. The people who work in that area need support. Just to keep society interested in that area can be a challenge in itself. I welcome the Belgrade Principles and the fact that Parliament will have a role in human rights and equality into the future.