Written question asked by Clive Lewis (Labour) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.
Equality and Human Rights Commission: Codes of Practice
- Question
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To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to include Trans safety in the implementation of the updated EHRC Code of Practice.
- Answer
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The Government received an updated draft Code of Practice from the EHRC on 13 April, and, whilst we cannot comment on the draft Code, we intend to lay it in Parliament in May.
We have always been clear that duty bearers should set their policies in line with the law. If they are uncertain as to how to apply the Equality Act 2010, they should obtain specialist legal advice.
We have also always been clear that the laws to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment remain in place.
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- 1697
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Codes of practice Equality and Human Rights Commission Transgender people
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