What happens next as EHRC trans code clears 40-day scrutiny period?

A demonstration last year in support of transgender rights outside the Equality & Human Rights Commission office in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris)

THE UK equalities watchdog’s code of practice, which would introduce “segregation” for transgender people, has ended its 40-day scrutiny period – so what happens next?

On May 21, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its updated guidance, which will ban transgender women from using female toilets, changing facilities and sports teams.