The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is facing significant criticism for its interim guidance on single-sex spaces, which campaigners argue risks outing trans individuals and violating their rights. Following a Supreme Court ruling that trans women are not legally recognised as women under the Equalities Act, the guidance states that trans women should not use women’s facilities in public spaces. Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent, warned that the guidance could force trans individuals to disclose their identities, breaching Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Meanwhile, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch downplayed the complexity of the issue, suggesting that unisex facilities could suffice. The Government has yet to respond to the growing concerns.
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