A Bill To amend the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings; and to introduce six and twelve inch rules for step-free access.
House of Lords
24 November 2014
The bill would amend the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings for people with disabilities. It introduces new step-free access rules described as six- and twelve-inch thresholds, aimed at removing barriers in public spaces. In short, it sets clearer duties on how public buildings should be accessible.
Originating in the Lords, the bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords. If supported, it would progress to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by later readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 21 November.
Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
