Once ministerial approval is granted, the Government must lay the draft code before Parliament for 40 days before it can be brought into force. The EHRC wrote to Ms Phillipson, who is also Education Secretary, last month urging her to hurry up with bringing in the new guidance, warning some organisations are currently using unlawful practices. Asked about the code on Thursday, Ms Phillipson said she is going through it “thoroughly and carefully”. She told reporters: “I have responsibilities to make sure that’s done properly and we’re taking the time to get this right. Defending the delay in publishing the guidance, Mr MacAlister said: “Three months is very little time in the grand scheme of things.

Source: The Times November 20, 2025 11:26 UTC