Transgender guidance dubbed misogynist's charter'

"The Equality and Human Rights Commission's transgender guidance has been dubbed a misogynist's charter after reports that trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on what they look like. The document was sent to ministers almost three months ago but is yet to be published, with the government facing pressure to explain the delays. But a minister on Thursday said it will take time to get right and avoid a situation where "toilets are being policed by people"."

"According to The Times, which has seen a leaked copy of the document, the EHRC's guidance suggests transgender people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on what they look like. A flag in the colours of the trans movement flies in central London (Andrew Matthews/PA) (PA Wire). Under the new guidance, places such as hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres will reportedly be able to question transgender women over whether they should be using single-sex services"

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission's updated transgender guidance would allow single-sex spaces to assess or exclude transgender people based on appearance, behaviour or concerns raised by others. The guidance was reportedly sent to ministers almost three months ago but remains unpublished, prompting pressure on the government to explain the delay. A minister warned the policy must avoid creating situations where facilities are policed by people. Leaked reporting indicates the guidance would affect hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres and follows an update to the code of practice after a Supreme Court ruling.

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