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Leaked Guidance Sparks Outcry Over Trans Discrimination Risks

11/27/2025

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission's leaked guidance could allow bans on trans people from gendered facilities based on appearance, after a Supreme Court ruling excludes trans people from the legal definition of 'sex'.
A Liberal Democrat MP called the leaked guidance 'unworkable'.
Campaigners warn that the guidance could promote discrimination against trans and non-binary people.
Critics, LGBTQ+ advocates, call it a 'misogynist's charter'.
The government pledged to discuss proposals soon.

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission's leaked guidance could allow bans on trans people from gendered facilities based on appearance, after a Supreme Court ruling excludes trans people from the legal definition of 'sex'.
A Liberal Democrat MP called the leaked guidance 'unworkable'.
Campaigners warn that the guidance could promote discrimination against trans and non-binary people.
Critics, LGBTQ+ advocates, call it a 'misogynist's charter'.
The government pledged to discuss proposals soon.