UK single-sex policy branded 'chaotic and cruel' as it comes into force today

Trans organisations have branded the the UK's updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) code as "chaotic and cruel" as it comes into force today (August 5)

Guidance on the use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces has come into force following a landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

Aine Fox, PA Social Affairs Correspondent Guidance on use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a year-and-a-half after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex. Described as giving “up-to-date examples of how the Equality Act applies to everyday situations”

The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.

The update provides services such as cafes and leisure centres with legally accurate, impartial and up-to-date guidance on existing law.

The code provides services such as cafes and leisure centres with legally accurate, impartial and up-to-date guidance on existing law.

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