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

Last Updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition) Bill would make it illegal to charge different prices for products or services that are essentially the same just because they are marketed to a particular gender. It aims to stop price discrimination based on gender for goods and services that are substantially similar, regardless of branding. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons at its second reading.

Key Points

Prohibits charging different prices for substantially similar products or services solely on the basis of gender.
Applies even if the product is marketed to a different gender or branded differently.
Defines terms like 'substantially similar' and 'intended for, or marketed to' a gender to guide interpretation.
Places the issue within the Equality & Civil Rights policy area and is sponsored by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat).
Originates in the House of Commons and is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. After this stage, it would typically proceed to committee stage for detailed examination and amendments.

Who is affected?

Consumers and householdsRetailers, merchants and service providersOnline platforms and other businesses pricing goods or services by gender

Generated 21 February 2026

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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