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Castes: Discrimation

Asked by Justin MaddersLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 86686

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will implement the power under section 9(5)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 to make caste a protected characteristic.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The government is considering whether these existing remedies offer appropriate legal protection for victims of caste discrimination.

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