Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Olivia Bailey and Louise Haigh

Wednesday 28th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Olivia Bailey]

The EHRC is an independent body. We are engaging with it to ensure that the draft code provides clarity for service providers. It is crucial that providers have legally robust guidance on how to apply the Equality Act 2010, which is why we are considering it properly. We have always been clear that proper process must be followed so that service providers have certainty over these issues and are not placed in legal jeopardy again.

[Louise Haigh (Sheffield Heeley) (Lab)]

2. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the proposed prohibition of the use of non-disclosure agreements by employers in cases of harassment and discrimination.