Legal action
I’m delighted to report that the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been threatened with legal action after saying in its interim guidance that trans women must use men’s toilets, according to The Independent. The guidance states that trans women “should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities” in workplaces or public-facing services such as shops and hospitals. But lawyers acting on behalf of leading UK trans rights group TransLucent have now sent a letter to the watchdog warning that the guidance “incorrectly states the legal position” of the court ruling. The letter also criticises the body for failing to consult with trans people before publishing its interim guidance, ahead of an ongoing consultation on the issue. Alas it’s still possible that the EHRC goes ahead with its guidance, and that the government follows the path of least resistance and rubber stamps it into law. What the government should do is redraft...