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Trans community responds to EHRC code on single-sex spaces

Published Friday, May 22, 2026 · Updated May 23

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued new guidance stating that single-sex spaces, including toilets and changing rooms, should be based on biological sex. This updated code of practice has elicited a strong negative response from the transgender community.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published an updated code of practice, confirming that single-sex spaces such as toilets and changing rooms must be used on the basis of biological sex.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian highlights the negative impact of the EHRC's new guidance on the trans community, framing it as a setback for human rights and a source of humiliation and practical difficulties for transgender individuals and inclusive service providers.

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