"The ongoing management of the ponds as trans-inclusive spaces has come under scrutiny with a legal challenge launched by Sex Matters after last year's landmark Supreme Court judgement."
"The Supreme Court ruling stated that under equality law the word 'sex' means someone's biological sex, not the gender with which they identify."
"The consultation, which was overseen by the research company Tonic and received 38,445 responses, found 86% of those who took part favoured maintaining the existing access arrangements."
"Members however agreed to review its policy following the Supreme Court judgement which found 'sex' under equalities law refers to biological rather than certified sex."
The City of London Corporation recommends maintaining trans-inclusive access to Hampstead Heath's ponds after a consultation showed 86% support for existing arrangements. The management of the ponds has faced scrutiny due to a legal challenge from Sex Matters, questioning the legality of the current policy. The Supreme Court ruling clarified that 'sex' refers to biological sex under equality law. The consultation received 38,445 responses, indicating strong public backing for the current access policy, which has been in place since at least 2017.
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