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Updated EHRC services Code of Practice to take effect on 5 August 2026

By Claudia Pert
July 28, 2026
  • Discrimination
  • Diversity, equality and inclusion
  • Equality Act
  • Legislative changes
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On our website, we look at the EHRC’s revised Code of Practice on services, public functions and associations, which will take effect on 5 August 2026, and explain the practical implications for organisations that are both employers and service providers. You can read our insight here [link].

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Claudia Pert

About Claudia Pert

Claudia is an associate in Dentons' People, Reward and Mobility team, focusing on UK employment law. Claudia has experience in both contentious and non-contentious areas of employment law, ranging from advisory and transactional matters through to tribunal litigation. Her employment litigation experience includes acting on behalf of employers in defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Claudia's experience also includes advising clients on ad hoc HR queries, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and reviewing contracts, company handbooks and policies. From a transactional perspective, Claudia has assisted with employment advice on corporate transactions, including due diligence exercises and reviewing employment provisions of transaction documents.

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