To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure NHS personnel implement the Equality and Human Rights Commission's code of practice for services, public functions and associations as it relates to the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd vs the Scottish Ministers; and what disciplinary action personnel would face for failing to do so.
The Government expects all NHS service providers to follow the law and where necessary, seek appropriate legal advice.
On 21 May, my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities, laid the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations in Parliament and NHS England guidance for employers will follow in due course.
Answered on 18 Jun 2026