Candidates: Equality
Lords · Question HL2872 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Women and Equalities · Official record
Answered 14 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to amend section 104 of the Equality Act 2010 to allow political parties to exclude men from standing in their leadership elections.
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 14 Sep 2026
Under section 104 of the Equality Act 2010, registered political parties in the UK are permitted to use positive action, including reserved places on shortlists, where proportionate to address the under representation of candidates with certain protected ...