"The UK human rights regulator, which has faced scrutiny over its policies on trans people, told PinkNews it is "confident" that updates to its code for services, public functions, and associations, are both "legally accurate" and "as clear as it is possible to be." A consultation on updating the code of practice launched in April shortly following the FWS v Scottish Ministers Supreme Court ruling, which determined that the 2010 Equality Act's definition of 'women' refers to 'biological women.'"
"Asked whether she has particular concerns over its implementation, Baroness Falkner said: "It's going to be difficult for duty bearers, service providers, to adapt a ruling which is quite black and white, into practical steps according to their own circumstances in their own organisation, which is why we've always emphasised that they should take their own advice, as well as adhering to our code.""
The Equality and Human Rights Commission insists its updated single-sex code of practice is legally accurate and clear for those who rely on it. The consultation began in April after the FWS v Scottish Ministers Supreme Court ruling that defined 'women' in the 2010 Equality Act as biological women. Proposed changes could restrict trans people from using facilities consistent with their gender identity. More than 50,000 public responses were received. A finalised draft, not yet public, was submitted to the equalities minister and could become law. The EHRC acknowledged practical challenges for duty bearers and urged organisations to seek their own advice while following the code.
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