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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations

14 April 2026 · Women and Equalities

Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South

Women & Equalities

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code of Practice is being updated in response to recent legal rulings.
  • The government plans to lay the updated draft Code for Parliamentary scrutiny as soon as possible after the election period.
  • The intention is to present the updated Code in May.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the update on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) Code of Practice in light of recent legal rulings.

Action requested

The government is committed to laying the updated draft Code for Parliamentary scrutiny as soon as practicable after the election period, with an intention to do so in May.

Key facts

  • The EHRC's updated draft Code was received by the government on 13 April.
  • The Code covers all nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
  • The government aims to lay the Code for Parliamentary scrutiny as soon as practicable after the election period in May.
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