EHRC stance criticised by trans rights campaigners

Politics
8 Aug 2025 • 8:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is set to publish new statutory guidance banning transgender women from single-sex public spaces.
  • This guidance is a response to the UK Supreme Court's ruling that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.
  • The new rules will reportedly apply to a wide range of public service providers, including schools, hospitals, shops, and prisons.
  • Trans rights campaigners have heavily criticised the EHRC's approach, deeming it discriminatory and launching legal challenges against the guidance.
  • The EHRC stated the code is not yet finalised but will remain consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling, noting they used AI to help analyse over 50,000 consultation responses.

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