Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026, published on 21 May 2026, what steps are being taken to ensure that the revised practices are adopted by local councils.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC’s) updated statutory guidance - Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations - provides guidance to service providers, associations and those exercising public functions to help them understand and comply with the Equality Act 2010.

The Equality Act 2010 is the law. Duty bearers must comply with the law. The EHRC is the independent equality regulator and ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010.