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Written question asked by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Sports Competitors: Transgender People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what oversight mechanisms are in place to ensure that national governing bodies receiving funding from Sport England assess and mitigate safeguarding risks for transgender participants arising from their eligibility policies.

Answer

The Government remains committed to ensuring that sport is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Under the Code for Sports Governance, all National Governing Bodies (NGBs) receiving public funding must have robust inclusion policies in place. NGBs are responsible for setting their own policies, taking into account the specific requirements of their sport. They are supported in this through guidance developed by our Sports Councils, who are currently considering the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on this guidance.

The Government continues to work closely with Sport England to monitor how NGBs deliver on their inclusion targets, ensuring that grassroots sport remains a safe space for everyone to stay active.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115071
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Sport England Sports competitors Transgender people
Link
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