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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Turner of Camden (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 13 July 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Equality Bill (HL).

Equality Bill [HL]

I am by no means certain that current legislation protects transgender people from discrimination. I recollect cases where people have been discriminated against in the job that they do after an operation to change gender. I received a briefing from the Equal Opportunities Commission, which stated that it did not think that the legislation or proposals before us covered transgender people and thought that the issue should be raised. I thank my noble friend Lady Greengross for raising it, because at least it means that we can discuss it and the Minister will respond.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
673 c1112-3 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Staff Education Contracts Civil partnerships Care homes Curriculum Courts Carers Age Equality Immigration controls Gender Exemptions Faith schools Harassment Facilities Immigration officers National security Parents Local education authorities Membership Public bodies Older people Public opinion Transport Schools Training Religion Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Sexuality Religious freedom Religious persons Transgender people
Legislation
Equality Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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