Age: Discrimination
Lords · Question HL7927 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address ageism in advertising, the media and the creative industries.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 16 Jun 2025
The Equality Act 2010 already contains strong protections for older people against age discrimination in a variety of settings, including work and the provision of services. The Act prohibits both discrimination because of age and harassment related to ag...