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Badenoch to repeal equality duty, triple stop-and-search powers amid criticism

6/10/2026

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Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch announced on Tuesday that the government will repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty, calling it a minefield that hinders schools, hospitals and police.
She also pledged to triple stop-and-search powers and linked the repeal to the Nottingham stabbings, Southport attack and Manchester Arena bombing.
Critics such as Liz Kendall and Marie Goldman warned the repeal would strip protections for women, disabled people and minority groups.

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Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch announced on Tuesday that the government will repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty, calling it a minefield that hinders schools, hospitals and police.
She also pledged to triple stop-and-search powers and linked the repeal to the Nottingham stabbings, Southport attack and Manchester Arena bombing.
Critics such as Liz Kendall and Marie Goldman warned the repeal would strip protections for women, disabled people and minority groups.