Quakers in Britain have taken a firm stance on the rights of transgender individuals in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling. They argue that the ruling does not prevent trans people from accessing gendered facilities that align with their identity. During their Yearly Meeting, officials criticized the EHRC's interim guidance that seeks to restrict trans access to single-sex spaces, asserting it misrepresents the ruling and lacks legal authority. They emphasized their commitment to maintaining trans-inclusive facilities and adhering to the original Equality Act as their guiding principle.
The faith group argued that the guidance "goes beyond the scope" of the ruling and refused to abide by it, adding: "It is non-statutory and therefore does not have the force of law. We see the Equality Act itself as our primary legal guide when making decisions."
During the Quakers' British Yearly Meeting… officials criticised interim guidance brought by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which argued that trans people should be banned from all gendered facilities, including those associated with their birth sex.
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