Written questions

Equality and Human Rights Commission: Codes of Practice

Commons · Question 787 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Women and Equalities · Official record

Answered 21 May 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, how she plans to support women's groups who wish to remain trans inclusive in the context of the updated EHRC Code of Practice.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 21 May 2026

We received an updated draft Code of Practice from the EHRC on 13 April. We cannot comment on the contents of the draft Code, however, we intend to lay it in May. We have always been clear that associations should set their policies in line with the law.I...