Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
Summary
New government guidance says toilets and changing rooms should be used based on a person's biological sex. It also suggests providing gender-neutral spaces for transgender people to use.Key Facts
- Single-sex spaces like toilets and changing rooms must be used based on biological sex.
- Transgender people should be offered a third or gender-neutral space if available.
- The guidance follows a Supreme Court ruling that defines "woman" by biological sex under the Equality Act.
- Organisations must follow the guidance to avoid discrimination and harassment.
- Gender-neutral facilities should have private, lockable areas for safety and privacy.
- If a place has one men's and one women's toilet, they can make both unisex.
- The Equalities and Human Rights Commission produced the guidance, which is now approved by ministers.
- Parliament has 40 days to review the guidance before it becomes law if no objections are raised.
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