Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance
Summary
A watchdog group has asked Minister Bridget Phillipson to quickly approve new guidelines about single-sex spaces for trans people. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wants the updated rules to replace old, now unlawful guidelines. The updated rules will guide how places like gyms and hospitals should handle these spaces, following a Supreme Court decision.Key Facts
- Bridget Phillipson is the Women and Equalities Minister urged to approve new guidance.
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is behind the new guidelines.
- Current guidelines are outdated and considered unlawful after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
- The EHRC shared the new 300-page guidance with Phillipson six weeks ago.
- The guidance will become law only after ministerial approval and 40 days in Parliament.
- Some organizations reportedly still use the old code, which conflicts with current law.
- The guidance suggests instances where birth certificates can be requested for spaces.
- EHRC says the updated code reflects public consultations and clarifies the law.
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