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Confusion Reigns Over New Transgender Facility Guidance

9/29/2025

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Story summary

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance on toilet and changing rooms is confusing.
Stonewall notes compliance costs for struggling companies in a letter to business ministers.
Guidance follows a Supreme Court ruling on sex that could ban transgender people from using facilities.
Critics say the interim guidance lacks clarity and examples, with Co-op and Awin fearing impact.

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Story summary

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance on toilet and changing rooms is confusing.
Stonewall notes compliance costs for struggling companies in a letter to business ministers.
Guidance follows a Supreme Court ruling on sex that could ban transgender people from using facilities.
Critics say the interim guidance lacks clarity and examples, with Co-op and Awin fearing impact.