Public Body Ethnicity Data (Inclusion of Jewish and Sikh Categories) Bill

Key Points

• Public bodies must offer Sikh and Jewish ethnic categories as options when collecting ethnicity data for delivering public services.
• The rule applies specifically to data collection carried out to plan and deliver public services.
• Sponsored by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour (Co-op)) and originates in the House of Commons.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; the first reading took place on 4 December 2024, with passage expected through standard parliamentary stages if supported.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings before potential passage to the Lords.