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Maternity Leave

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 8 October 2025UIN 72233

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had discussions with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on monitoring employer compliance with maternity-related workplace rights.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regulates equality law across England, Wales and Scotland.

The EHRC is independent of the government and makes its own enforcement and regulation decisions. The Government regularly engages with EHRC on a range of areas covered in their remit.

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