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Research Briefing
Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010: For Women Scotland
The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).
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Research Briefing
The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls
The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Parking FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about parking policy across the UK, including council-controlled on-road parking, parking on private land, and parking for disabled people.
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Research Briefing
International Women’s Day
A general debate on International Women's Day is scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2026 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
Women in Politics and Public Life
Around 41% of MPs are female, and around 32% of peers. Women are increasingly present in public life, though representation is often lower at senior grades.
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Debate Pack
LGBT+ History Month
A general debate on LGBT+ History Month is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 12 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Nadia Whittome MP and Kate Osborne MP.
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Debate Pack
Government support for healthy relationships
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 12 February on government support for healthy relationships. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and will be opened by Maya Ellis MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate on Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
There will be a general debate on Holocaust Memorial Day in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 29 January 2026. The debate will be on the motion: “That this House has considered Holocaust Memorial Day.”
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Research Briefing
Equality of access and outcomes in higher education in England
How do entry rates to higher education, outcomes at university and afterwards vary between different groups? What are the roles of government and universities?
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Debate Pack
Potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum on 17 December 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2025
A debate on International Men's Day is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 20 November 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Josh Newbury MP.
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Research Briefing
UK disability statistics: Prevalence and life experiences
An estimated 16.8 million people in the UK had a disability in 2023/24, accounting for 25% of the total population.
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Debate Pack
Black History Month
There will be a general debate on Black History Month on Thursday 23 October 2025. The debate will take place in the House of Commons Chamber.
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Equality Act 2010 on British society
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on British society at 9:30am on 10 September 2025. The debate will be opened by Andrew Rosindell MP.
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