‘Kind of humiliating’: trans community responds to EHRC’s new code of practice
The trans community is reacting to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's new code of practice, which mandates that single-sex spaces be used based on biological sex. Many in the community feel that the guidance reinforces their fears and reduces complex issues to simplistic concerns about restroom access. Campaigners are calling for clearer legislation that includes trans voices and addresses the broader challenges faced by the community.
- ▪The updated code of practice requires single-sex spaces to be used according to biological sex.
- ▪Trans rights campaigners express feelings of humiliation and concern over the implications of the new guidance.
- ▪Businesses and service providers are seeking clarity on how to implement the changes while remaining inclusive.
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Trans rights campaigner Stephen Whittle said his focus on Friday was ‘trying to calm people down’ after the release of the equality watchdog’s new code of practice. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenTrans rights campaigner Stephen Whittle said his focus on Friday was ‘trying to calm people down’ after the release of the equality watchdog’s new code of practice. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianGender‘Kind of humiliating’: trans community responds to EHRC’s new code of practiceFor some transgender men and women – and the campaigners who support them – the updated guidance confirms their worst fearsLibby Brooks Scotland correspondentFri 22 May 2026 12.58 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 12.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleStephen…
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