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Baroness Chakrabarti (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 June 2026

Debate

Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice

Contribution

My Lords, the Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of the interpretation of law as it is, including where there are conflicting statutes. Everyone else must grapple with the consequences. The Government’s equality impact statement suggests that a consequence is that some trans people may be left with no adequate provision whatever. I know that there are young trans people in particular who, as suggested by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester the other day, are feeling depressed to the point of being suicidal about this ongoing row. What will the Government do to ensure adequate provision as well as adequate respect, and what will Parliament do to decide what the law ought to be as opposed to what it currently may be?

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