Will trans activists now stop taking the p*ss?
The updated guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regarding single-sex spaces has sparked controversy among trans activists and women's rights advocates. The guidance states that including men in women-only services could constitute unlawful sex discrimination. This shift comes after years of confusion and fear among service providers about adhering to equality laws.
- ▪The EHRC's updated guidance confirms that including men in women-only services likely constitutes unlawful sex discrimination.
- ▪Trans activists have expressed strong opposition to the new guidance, claiming it treats trans people as a third sex.
- ▪The guidance follows a Supreme Court ruling that clarified the legal status of gender self-identification in the UK.
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Will trans activists now stop taking the p*ss? The EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces is a blow for women’s rights over the shrieking demands of entitled men. i Picture by: Getty dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Jo Bartosch" }) Jo Bartosch 23rd May 2026 i Picture by: Getty Share Topics Feminism Identity Politics Politics UK Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. Most people feel awkward when they realise they are somewhere they’re not wanted. But for a certain type of trans activist, the discomfort of others is the whole point. Let’s be clear, Tiffany, the male trucker in a wig taking selfies in a ladies’ loo, is not there by accident. He is likely enjoying the provocation – willy-waving at women who are expected to shut up and take it.
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