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Local Government: Equality and Human Rights

Asked by Kate OsborneLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 56353

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of the Equality and Human Rights Commission proposed code of practice for services, public functions and associations, published on 20 May 2025, on costs of litigation to local authorities.

Answered by Jim McMahon

We have not yet made an assessment of the cost and impact on local authorities of implementing the proposed updates to the Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, which is still open for consultation.

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