Minister for Women and Equalities Responds to Question on Equality Act 2010

18th November 2025

Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) Justin Madders submitted a written question to Minister of Women and Equalities Seema Malhotra about whether she will implement the power under section 9(5)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 to make caste a protected characteristic.

In response, MP Malhotra stated, “The government is considering whether these existing remedies offer appropriate legal protection for victims of caste discrimination.”