Introductory text

EQUALITY

Made at 3.55 p.m. on 14th July 2026

Coming into force 5th August 2026

In accordance with section 14(6) of the Equality Act 2006^f1 (“the 2006 Act”), the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (“the Commission”) published proposals for a code of practice in connection with matters addressed by the Equality Act 2010^f2, and consulted such persons as the Commission thought appropriate.

In accordance with section 14(7) of the 2006 Act^f3, the Commission submitted a draft of the code of practice to the Secretary of State.

In accordance with section 14(9)(a) of the 2006 Act^f4, the Secretary of State consulted the Scottish and Welsh Ministers before approving the draft code of practice.

In accordance with section 14(7)(a) of the 2006 Act, the Secretary of State approved the draft; notified the Commission; and laid a copy before Parliament on 21st May 2026.

The draft code of practice lay before Parliament for the period of 40 days specified in section 14(8) of the 2006 Act, during which period neither House passed a resolution disapproving of it.

In accordance with section 14(8)(a) of the 2006 Act, on 14th July 2026 the Commission issued the code of practice in the form of the draft that was laid before Parliament.

In accordance with section 14(9)(b) of the 2006 Act, the Secretary of State consulted the Scottish and Welsh Ministers before making this Order.

The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 14(8)(b) of the 2006 Act^f5.