The Equality Act 2010 (Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations) (Revocation) Order 2026

The order states that the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) requested the revocation of the 2011 Code of Practice under powers granted by section 15(3) of the Equality Act 2006.

The document indicates that a new 2026 Code of Practice has been issued to replace the 2011 version, ensuring guidance remains current with legislative developments.

The explanatory note asserts that the revocation is necessary to allow the subsequent commencement of the updated Code of Practice via a separate instrument (S.I. 2026/788).

Legal practitioners may note that the revocation creates a procedural dependency, where the clarity of statutory guidance relies on the successful commencement of the replacement 2026 Code.

Stakeholders in the private and voluntary sectors might argue that the absence of a full impact assessment for the revocation itself assumes it is a neutral administrative act, potentially overlooking transitional costs for organizations updating their internal compliance manuals.

The geographic limitation to England, Wales, and Scotland may create divergent guidance for organizations operating cross-border if different standards are applied in Northern Ireland.