Virgin Active's new guidelines mandate that gym members use changing rooms and bathrooms corresponding to their biological sex, excluding trans individuals from accessing facilities aligned with their gender identity. These changes were announced following a Supreme Court ruling that interpreted the Equality Act's definition of 'sex' as referring to biological sex. The gym chain aims to comply with this ruling, leading to an update in its Club Rules. Unisex facilities remain available for all members, but the policy has been criticized as creating a hostile environment for trans individuals.
Virgin Active has revised its Club Rules to prohibit trans individuals from using changing rooms and facilities designated for their gender identity, mandating facilities based on biological sex.
The Supreme Court ruling, while not legally enforceable, has supported claims that the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act refers to biological characteristics.
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