Gender Reassignment (Equality Bill)

Part of Women and Equality – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 14 May 2009.

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Photo of Vera Baird Vera Baird Solicitor General, Attorney General's Office 10:30, 14 May 2009

Once again, the Tory party has shown how up to date and understanding it is.

One way or another, my hon. Friend Hugh Bayley has made a good point. We will find that most people in that position are protected. As well as the protection I have already described, there is protection by association or by perception, which applies to gender reassignment as well and should cover the people to whom my hon. Friend has referred. I think that the cover is reasonably comprehensive.