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Written question asked by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Conflict Resolution: Women

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Equality and Human Rights Commission's guidance on single-sex spaces following the Supreme Court decision has been sent to the devolved administrations in draft.

Answer

The EHRC has submitted its Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations to the Government. The Code addresses a broad range of issues for service providers, beyond those relating to single sex spaces. The Government is considering the draft updated Code and, if the decision is taken to approve it, the Code will be laid before Parliament.

Under Section 14 of the Equality Act 2006, the Secretary of State is required to consult with Scottish and Welsh Ministers at relevant stages in this process. Ministers are following this process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11422
Session
2024-26
Related items
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Devolution Women Conflict resolution
Link
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