"The EHRC began consulting on updates to the Code in April following the FWS v Scottish Ministers Supreme Court that determined the 2010 Equality Act's definition of women referred to "biological women." Proposed changes included clauses that would force trans people to take ID with them into 'single-sex' facilities, such as changing rooms and toilets. Its draft proposals, which include forcing trans people to bring ID with them into toilets have been criticised by multiple rights groups,"
"Speaking on Friday (5 September), EHRC chair Baroness Kishwer Falkner said the changes reflected "over ten years of new legislation," including the Supreme Court ruling. "The government is responsible for laying it before Parliament," she continued. "Once Parliament has considered its content, I look forward to the EHRC publishing this guidance, fulfilling our statutory role to provide clear information that protects everyone's rights under the Equality Act 2010.""
The Equality and Human Rights Commission finalised updates to its Code of Practice on single-sex services and shared the finished version with the equalities minister. The consultation began after the FWS v Scottish Ministers Supreme Court decision that interpreted the Equality Act 2010's definition of women as referring to "biological women." Proposed changes included clauses that would require trans people to carry ID into single-sex facilities such as changing rooms and toilets. Rights groups criticised the draft as "harmful," saying the regulations would push trans people out of public life. The Code awaits government laying before Parliament and publication after approval, and duty-bearers are urged to seek legal advice to comply.
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