Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what safeguards exist to help that ensure procedural compliance with the Draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations (2026) does not replace substantive disability rights.

The Equality and Human Rights Commissions’ (EHRC’s) updated statutory guidance - the draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations (the “Code”) provides guidance to service providers, associations and those exercising public functions to help them understand and comply with the Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act 2010 is the law. Duty bearers must comply with the law. The Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination, harassment and victimisation across all protected characteristics, including disability.