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Equality: Codes of Practice

Asked by Mohammad YasinLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 5 November 2025UIN 85856

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will hold discussions with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on taking steps to ensure that its Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations provides guidance for (a) businesses and (b) service providers on (i) inclusion and (ii) the rights of all protected groups.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

The EHRC has revised its Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations following the consultation and submitted it to the Minister for Women and Equalities. The EHRC is an independent regulator, and we respect its independence and the role it plays as the equalities regulator.

The Government is considering the draft updated Code and, if the decision is taken to approve it, the Code will be laid before Parliament for a 40 day period.

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