Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

What steps she is taking to ensure the provision of safe spaces for transgender people, in the context of the draft Code of Practice issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Tabled: 4 December 2025Answered: 10 December 2025

Asked by

Jayne Kirkham

Labour (Co-op)Truro and Falmouth

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)

It is important that everyone, including trans people, can access services that meet their needs, and I take that seriously. We are absolutely committed to upholding the protections in the Equality Act 2010 that allow trans people to live free from discrimination and harassment. We are carefully considering the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft updated code of practice and ensuring that the proper processes are followed.