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Equality Bill [HL]

My Lords, I think that this amendment does have merits, for this reason. If we look at Clause 9(4), we see that the commission is directed to take account of ““any relevant human rights”” in relation to equality and diversity. It is directed to take account of ““any relevant human rights”” in relation to disability and in relation to communities. Is it not therefore odd that the commission must take account of children’s rights in relation to equality and diversity, in relation to disability and in relation to communities, but not in relation to children themselves? It seems to me that there is a gap in the drafting of the Bill. I am sure that my noble friend will be able to employ her wordsmiths to put that right.