Update on EHRC Code of Practice

By Your SU

Last summer, Your SU submitted a response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s consultation on its Equality Act guidance, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that for the purpose of the Equality Act, sex refers to ‘biological sex’. This response was formed from student consultation on the EHRC’s interim Code of Practice, which was created to help organisations understand how the ruling would affect them.

Read about Your SU’s response here

On 21st May 2026, the EHRC released an updated draft Code of Practice. This code is not yet enforceable, as Parliament has 40 days to review it from 21st May. There has been some pushback, including from LGBTQ+ groups, and one Member of Parliament (MP) is leading a campaign to disapprove the Code of Practice. If you wish to support this campaign you can do so here: Email your MP to reject the Code of Practice and support EDM 240.

The Code of Practice, if confirmed, will have some implications for the University and students’ union activities. We are in close communication with the University on this, to understand how this may impact students, and will ensure that the student body receive clear information and support accordingly.