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Equality: Codes of Practice

Asked by Kate OsborneLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 908226

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Equality and Human Rights Commission's draft Code of Practice on services, public functions and associations.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

The EHRC revised its Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations following its consultation after the UK Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland, and submitted it to Government. The Government is considering the draft updated Code and, if the decision is taken to approve it, I will lay it before Parliament. Parliament will then have a 40 day period to consider the draft Code.

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