Equality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of Practice Debate

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Department: Department for Work and Pensions

Equality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of Practice

Lord Sandhurst Excerpts
Wednesday 5th November 2025

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Lords Chamber
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Baroness Smith of Malvern Portrait Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
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I can confirm that we are required to consult the devolved Governments on elements of the code, and that that work is ongoing. We will ensure that the proper process has been followed in relation to the devolved Governments, as the noble Baroness suggests.

Lord Sandhurst Portrait Lord Sandhurst (Con)
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My Lords, the existing code is out of date; we are all agreed on that. The EHRC has requested that it be taken down. Why not?