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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 June 2026

Debate

For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers

Contribution

Given the number of questions and the debate there is about this issue, I do not think there is anybody who does not think that some difficult and contested issues have had to be dealt with along the way. But the publication of the code, and the work of the EHRC to deliver it, provide, as the commission has said it attempted to, some more exemplification about how providers can abide by the law. Most importantly, it can ensure that everybody’s rights under the Equality Act, including their dignity and their ability to access services, are upheld.

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