Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 118764
Candidates: Equality
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether (a) her Department and (b) the Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued guidance to political parties on candidate shortlists for elected office restricted on the basis of protected characterist
Answer
Seema MalhotraGuidance on what the Equality Act 2010 means for political parties, including candidate shortlists, is provided by the Equality and Human Rights Commission here: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/equality-act-2010-guide-political-parties