A Bill to make gender identity a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 in place of gender reassignment and to make associated provision for transgender and other persons; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
This bill would add 'gender identity' as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, replacing the current protection for 'gender reassignment'. It also creates associated provisions to safeguard transgender and other people from discrimination. In practice, this means people would be protected from discrimination or harassment because of their gender identity in areas like work and access to services.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If MPs approve, it will move on to the Committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
