Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she is having with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on ensuring that updates to the Code of Practice provides practical guidance for service providers who wish to remain trans-inclusive.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) consultation on the changes made to the draft updated statutory Code of Practice following the Supreme Court ruling closed on 30 June. We will consider the EHRC's final draft Code of Practice once it has been submitted. It is important that the Code provides the clarity service providers need, in line with the Supreme Court ruling, and ensures people have appropriate access to crucial services.

Once the final draft is sent to us by the EHRC, we will follow the correct process for decision-making including considering equality impacts in line with the public sector equality duty and providing for full parliamentary scrutiny in line with the Equality Act 2006.