Equalities watchdog urges UK ministers to ‘act with speed’ on trans guidance

EHRC writes to Bridget Phillipson over implementation of code on single-sex public spaces after supreme court ruling

The equalities watchdog has taken the unusual step of publicly urging ministers to act with speed" in implementing guidance on how institutions should respond to the landmark supreme court ruling on transgender people's rights.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had written to Bridget Phillipson, the equalities minister, pointing out it had sent the guidance six weeks ago, warning that as things stand, there is no legally accurate advice available.