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

14 April 2026

Proposing MP
Bridget Phillipson Lab
Houghton and Sunderland South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Women and Equalities
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

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

Action Requested

The government is committed to laying the updated dr [2D [K draft Code for Parliamentary scrutiny as soon as practicable after the elec [4D [K election period, with an intention to do so in May.

Key Facts

  • The EHRC's updated draft Code was received by the governm [7D [K government on 13 April.
  • The Code covers all nine protected characteristi [13D [K characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
  • The government aims to lay [K the Code for Parliamentary scrutiny as soon as practicable after the electi [6D [K election period in May.
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