New bathroom guidance for trans people ‘the kind of policy you’d see in Trump’s America’, campaigners say
New guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission has sparked controversy by stating that single-sex services must be based on biological sex. Campaigners, including the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, argue that this policy resembles discriminatory practices seen in the U.S. and could significantly impact LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. Critics warn that this could define the Labour government's legacy on these issues, drawing parallels to past legislation like Section 28.
- ▪The new guidance requires single-sex services to be based on biological sex.
- ▪Campaigners have likened the guidance to a U.S. bathroom ban and a 'Section 28 moment' for the Labour government.
- ▪The EHRC's updated code of practice follows a Supreme Court ruling that defined 'woman' and 'sex' in biological terms.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsNew bathroom guidance for trans people ‘the kind of policy you’d see in Trump’s America’, campaigners sayThe Trans+ Solidarity Alliance claimed the guidance will be a ‘Section 28 moment for this Labour government, defining their legacy on LGBTQ+ rights’ and arguing that it is ‘worryingly similar to a US bathroom ban’Millie Cooke Political Correspondent Friday 22 May 2026 10:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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