Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.
Castes: Discrimation
- Question
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To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will implement the power under section 9(5)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 to make caste a protected characteristic.
- Answer
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The government is considering whether these existing remedies offer appropriate legal protection for victims of caste discrimination.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 86686
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Equality Discrimination Castes
- Legislation
- Equality Act 2010
- Link
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- 2025-11-18 14:31:50 +0000
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