What is the updated EHRC code of practice about and how does it apply?
The updated code of practice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) provides guidance for service providers on applying the Equality Act. It particularly addresses the implications of a recent supreme court ruling regarding single-sex spaces and the inclusion of transgender individuals. The code aims to clarify legal responsibilities while balancing the rights of various groups.
- ▪The updated code offers guidance on how to apply the Equality Act, focusing on all nine protected characteristics.
- ▪It includes practical guidance on the supreme court ruling that defined a woman based on biological sex, affecting access to single-sex spaces.
- ▪The EHRC emphasizes that it is not setting the law but providing guidance for service providers to follow existing legal frameworks.
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Chair of the EHRC, Mary-Ann Stephenson, said of the update: ‘We are just providing guidance for service providers on how they can best follow the law.’ Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PAView image in fullscreenChair of the EHRC, Mary-Ann Stephenson, said of the update: ‘We are just providing guidance for service providers on how they can best follow the law.’ Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PAEquality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)ExplainerWhat is the updated EHRC code of practice about and how does it apply?There is especial interest in latest revision by equalities watchdog as it includes guidance on single-sex spaces Single-sex toilets must exclude transgender people, says EHRC Libby BrooksThu 21 May 2026 14.53 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 15.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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