The University of Warwick recently faced backlash for temporarily amending its Trans Inclusion Code of Conduct, which mandated that trans individuals use facilities corresponding to their 'sex assigned at birth.' This change was implemented following guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission influenced by legal rulings. The university has since retracted the policy and apologized for the anxiety it caused among trans and non-binary students, emphasizing a commitment to reviewing their policies in light of these developments.
Before the policy was removed from its webpage, it reportedly read that trans people "may use facilities - such as toilets and changing rooms - that are (1) identified as those for the trans person's sex assigned at birth, or (2) that are identified as gender neutral."
Trans and non-binary students expressed immense concern, stating they would "not feel safe to go to the toilet," indicating a profound impact of the policy on their sense of security.
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