"In an open letter, TransActual and Trans+ Solidarity Alliance urged the public to signal their opposition to the trans-exclusionary provisions after the EHRC handed its amended code of practice to equalities minister Bridget Phillipson in September. The EHRC updated its code, which provides guidance on creating gendered facilities such as toilets or changing rooms, following a Supreme Court ruling that found that trans women are excluded from the legal definition of a "woman" for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010."
"Campaigners urged Phillipson, who is currently considering whether to enact the draft code into law, to avoid signing a "trans bathroom ban in secret". The open letter went on to say: "This is unworkable, dangerous and we cannot let it happen. It's decision time now, and the government needs to hear loud and clear from your political representatives: they must reject this and tell the EHRC that exclusion can't be the only option.""
At least 7,100 people expressed concern that the Equality and Human Rights Commission's draft code of practice could be used to discriminate against transgender men and women. The EHRC updated guidance on creating gendered facilities after a Supreme Court ruling found trans women excluded from the legal definition of a "woman" under the Equality Act 2010. Sources indicate the final draft may exclude trans people from facilities tied to their gender identity, and sometimes their biological sex. Campaign groups urged equalities minister Bridget Phillipson to reject the draft, return it for revision, and ensure guidance includes trans people and protects human rights.
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