Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

EHRC Revises Equality Code Amid Trans Rights Protests

8/1/2025

38 3

Summary

Story summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is set to revise its code of practice for the Equality Act following a contentious six-week consultation. Amid rising legal challenges and pervasive transphobia, trans activists rallied at Parliament, passionately urging MPs to safeguard their rights. The anticipated guidance threatens to curtail essential freedoms for the trans community.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is set to revise its code of practice for the Equality Act following a contentious six-week consultation. Amid rising legal challenges and pervasive transphobia, trans activists rallied at Parliament, passionately urging MPs to safeguard their rights. The anticipated guidance threatens to curtail essential freedoms for the trans community.