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Government under mounting pressure to publish trans guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission says the delayed 300-page guidance on single-sex spaces is legally sound and urges government publication amid growing legal and political pressure.
- Earlier this month, Mary-Ann Stephenson, chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission , urged the UK government to publish delayed single-sex spaces guidance after replacing Baroness Falkner of Margravine.
- The EHRC submitted the draft to Bridget Phillipson, the women and equalities minister, but it remains awaiting approval months later to guide businesses and other service providers on single-sex spaces.
- The government defended the delay, saying it needs time to assess a long, legally complex draft, while ministers requested an equalities impact assessment that risks lengthy delay.
- Stephenson's remarks prompted politicians and campaign groups to call for publication, while campaigners warned continued delay could lead to legal action and critics said it prolongs harms to women and girls.
- The EHRC says its draft is legally sound based on extensive legal advice and offered evidence to ministers, while Stephenson pledged to uphold rights for all, including trans people, and disclosed past donations to Allison Bailey’s campaign.
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