AQW 38322/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any progress made on extending age discrimination protections when accessing goods, facilities and services, to children under 18.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 15 January 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 15 January 2026
- Answer due by
- 30 January 2026
- Answered
- 27 January 202612 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
Answer
We understand Clare Sugden MLA is taking forward a private members bill in relation to age discrimination. Junior Ministers met with Ms Sugden MLA to discuss her proposed Age Goods, Facilities and Services Bill and the challenges in bringing forward legislation on this issue.
Development of any age discrimination laws will require careful consideration and work to inform their scope, as well as required exemptions.
No one in our society should be discriminated against because of their age.