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EHRC Faces Backlash Over Controversial Trans Rights Guidance

10/20/2025

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) faces criticism for interim single-sex guidance after a Supreme Court ruling that led it to propose barring trans people.
The suggestion has prompted accusations of bullying the government into publishing updated guidance.
Human rights commissioner Michael O’Flaherty warned the UK risks infringing trans rights.
Pressure mounts on Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson to reject the guidance, with over 4,000 letters urging inclusivity.

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) faces criticism for interim single-sex guidance after a Supreme Court ruling that led it to propose barring trans people.
The suggestion has prompted accusations of bullying the government into publishing updated guidance.
Human rights commissioner Michael O’Flaherty warned the UK risks infringing trans rights.
Pressure mounts on Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson to reject the guidance, with over 4,000 letters urging inclusivity.