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Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the differential pricing of products and services that are substantially similar other than being intended for, or marketed to, a particular gender; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Christine JardineLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

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The bill would make it illegal to charge different prices for products or services that are essentially the same, unless the item is intended for or marketed to a specific gender. It aims to stop gender-based price differences in everyday shopping and services, promoting fair pricing.

Key Points

Prohibits differential pricing for substantially similar products or services, with an exception for items intended for or marketed to a particular gender.
Intended to curb gender-based price discrimination across various sectors and markets.
Originates in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat).
Currently at the Second Reading stage in the Commons; first reading occurred in 2019.
Falls within policy areas of Equality & Civil Rights and related consumer and housing considerations.

Progress

The bill is at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. It was introduced with a First Reading in 2019, and no further parliamentary stages are detailed in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Consumers and shoppers (general public)People who purchase goods and services that could be priced differently by genderRetailers and other businesses pricing products and services

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Mar 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 348 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

18 Mar 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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