The Latest Breaking News from EHRC

Toilet use at Holyrood will not be ‘policed’, MSPs told

The Scottish Parliament recently announced that transgender people are barred from using the toilet facilities of their preferred gender.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

MPs fear UK equality watchdog may take months to sign off gender guidance

Exclusive: EHRC insiders believe process could drag on until after its chair is replaced in November

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025

‘A real mess’: splits emerge in Labour over supreme court’s gender ruling

Growing number of MPs are questioning Keir Starmer’s claim that ruling has brought ‘clarity’ to issue

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025

Sadiq Khan distances himself from Starmer with vow to ‘stand up for trans Londoners’ after Supreme Court ruling

Sadiq Khan’s response to the ruling was a stark contrast with his party leader Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling

In today’s newsletter: ​T​he government has cancelled its women’s conference, citing legal uncertainty after the cupreme court ruling. As the EHRC delays ​full guidance, frustration and confusion grow

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right, survey finds

People were asked about sports, toilets and their views on the ruling in general in new survey

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Campaigners take step in legal action over toilet guidance after gender ruling

Good Law Project said on Friday that it had sent a pre-action letter to the Equality and Human Rights Commission over its guidance.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

UK plummets down rankings for LGBT+ rights in Europe following Supreme Court ruling

UK drops to lowest position yet in 2025’s rankings

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Trans people fearing arrest due to ‘confusion’ around Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners

Misinformation about the practical consequences of the ruling has prompted confusion within the community

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

UK equality watchdog to extend gender guidance consultation, say insiders

Exclusive: Six-week deliberation asked for by Commons committee expected to be granted after internal backlash

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025