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EHRC Proposes Controversial Guidance on Single-Sex Services

11/22/2025

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Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposes guidance allowing businesses to assess access to single-sex services by appearance or behavior.
The guidance follows a Supreme Court ruling defining women by biological sex for the Equality Act and calls for dignity for transgender people.
The EHRC notes that no official document reliably confirms sex in the UK and urges sensitive handling of exclusions while awaiting ministerial approval.

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Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposes guidance allowing businesses to assess access to single-sex services by appearance or behavior.
The guidance follows a Supreme Court ruling defining women by biological sex for the Equality Act and calls for dignity for transgender people.
The EHRC notes that no official document reliably confirms sex in the UK and urges sensitive handling of exclusions while awaiting ministerial approval.