UK Government Revokes Equality Act 2010 Code of Practice Order

The UK government has introduced legislation to revoke the Equality Act 2010 (Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations) Order 2026. This move is significant as it involves the revocation of a Code of Practice issued by the Commission for Equality and Human Rights under the Equality Act 2006. The Secretary of State's power to revoke a Code of Practice has been exercised in this instance, with the introduction of an order to that effect.

The recent introduction of the Equality Act 2010 (Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations) (Revocation) Order 2026 marks a significant development in UK equality law. The order revokes a Code of Practice issued by the Commission for Equality and Human Rights under the Equality Act 2006. This move has sparked interest among legal professionals, who are keen to understand its implications for equality law in practice.

The Equality Act 2010 (c. 15) is a key piece of legislation that addresses various aspects of equality in the UK. The Commission for Equality and Human Rights has been empowered under Part 1 of the Equality Act 2006 (c. 3) to issue Codes of Practice on matters addressed by the Equality Act 2010. These Codes provide guidance to individuals and organizations on how to comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The revocation of a Code of Practice under the Equality Act 2006 is a significant development, as it reflects the Secretary of State's power to request the Commission for Equality and Human Rights to issue or revoke such Codes. This move highlights the importance of the Secretary of State's role in overseeing equality law in the UK. The implications of this revocation are far-reaching, particularly for organizations that have relied on the revoked Code of Practice to inform their compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

The introduction of the Equality Act 2010 (Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations) (Revocation) Order 2026 marks a significant development in UK equality law. Practitioners should be aware of this change and its potential implications for clients who have relied on the revoked Code of Practice to inform their compliance with the Equality Act 2010.