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

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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This bill would make it illegal to charge different prices for goods or services that are essentially the same, simply because of someone’s gender. It targets price differences that depend on whether an item is marketed to men or women or to a particular gender.

Key Points

It would ban gender-based pricing for substantially similar products or services.
The prohibition applies to items not designed for a single gender or marketed to a specific gender, preventing price differences on the basis of gender.
Pricing in shops, online, and via services would be covered, aiming for equal pricing across channels.
The bill includes enforcement and other connected provisions to make the prohibition workable.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; if it advances, it would proceed to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.

Who is affected?

Consumers and households who buy products or services priced by genderRetailers and other businesses that price goods or services

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

12 Mar 2020

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

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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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.