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Delayed trans guidance branded ‘licence to discriminate on looks’

The proposed code of practice will be used by businesses and other organisations to inform their provision of single and separate-sex services.

Evening Standard

UK government insists it is ‘taking time to get this right’ on single-sex spaces

Labour accused of delaying new rules to avoid backlash, after leak of EHRC guidance saying trans people could be questioned based on looks

The Guardian - UK

Long-awaited transgender guidance under careful consideration, says Phillipson

The revised code has been produced in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in April.

Evening Standard

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EHRC guidance dubbed ‘misogynist’s charter’ as trans people ‘could be banned from single-sex spaces based on looks’

Places such as hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres will reportedly be able to question transgender women over whether they should be using single-sex services based on how they look, their behaviour or concerns raised by others

The Independent UK

Peers to mount fresh offensive to halt assisted dying bill

More than half of the 942 amendments have been tabled by seven lords in move which could filibuster legislation

The Guardian - UK

London's Troxy theatre reported to equality watchdog amid 'anti-Jewish' claims

The Troxy in Limehouse denies claims it has turned down events ‘because they are Jewish’

Evening Standard

McDonalds strengthens UK staff protection after sex abuse scandal

EHRC warned McDonald’s UK franchise owners of potential legal action for non-compliance

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McDonald’s agrees further measures to protect staff from sexual abuse

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has drawn up a new set of strengthened measures for McDonald’s to take to prevent sexual harassment of staff.

Evening Standard

Phillipson calls for ‘less public debate’ from EHRC on gender recognition rules

Minister responds to calls from watchdog’s chair to approve new guidance on transgender rights ‘as soon as possible’

The Guardian - UK

Equality commission’s guidance after sex ruling is fundamentally unworkable

Letters: The EHRC has ignored warnings about the contradiction between possibly being sued for challenging someone’s gender versus being sued for failing to, says Rachel Taylor MP

The Guardian - UK

EHRC guidance will help businesses comply with the law on sex and gender

Letter: Kishwer Falkner, chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, says its updated code of practice will balance the rights of service users and protect all from discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice

Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Powell hits out at anonymous briefing in Labour deputy leadership race

Her opponent Bridget Phillipson said she had also been subjected to ‘vicious’ briefing.

Evening Standard

EHRC drops interim trans advice and urges ministers to act fast to approve its guidance

Equalities watchdog removes interim response to supreme court ruling on legal definition of a woman from its website

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Muslim Women’s Network says charity run could have been more inclusive

But the organisation said it was also ‘concerned about the disproportionate media attention given to the event’.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court gender ruling risks leaving trans people in ‘intermediate zone’ and could breach ECHR, UK warned

A European human rights watchdog has warned Britain’s treatment of trans people could breach the ECHR

The Guardian - UK

Minister ‘appalled’ at Muslim charity run in London that excluded women

Event in Victoria Park organised by East London mosque and London Muslim Centre was open to ‘men, boys of all ages and girls under 12’

The Independent UK

Views sought on transgender access to Hampstead Heath’s bathing ponds

The consultation opens on Tuesday and will run until November 25.

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Should trans people be able to access Hampstead Heath ladies' pond? Survey launched following Supreme Court ruling

The ladies’ pond at Hampstead Heath currently admits biological women and transgender women

The Guardian - UK

UK businesses fear new EHRC guidance on toilets will be ‘unworkable’

Exclusive: Stonewall writes to ministers and warns cost of compliance could be ‘significant’ for struggling companies

Evening Standard

Watchdog launches guidance to help tackle discrimination in uniformed services

The guidance aims to help armed forces, police, fire and rescue services improve their collection and analysis of workforce equality data.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds Of UK Companies Oppose Single Sex Spaces: Dire Consequences And What Could It Mean To The Trans Community

According to reports, signatories to the businesses' letter argue that the draft guidance would clash with modern business values and operational realities.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of firms warn new guidance on single sex spaces is ‘unworkable’ and would cause ‘significant economic harm’

Exclusive: More than 650 organisations have urged Bridget Phillipson to ‘take immediate action to prevent these proposals from moving forward’

Evening Standard

Equalities watchdog raises concerns ahead of debate on assisted dying Bill

A record number of peers were set to take part in a two-day debate on the Bill for the first time, beginning on Friday.

Evening Standard

Rick Stein’s restaurant firm among those to miss gender pay reporting deadline

The Equality and Human Rights Commission revealed a list of 10 organisations that missed the deadline to report by several months.

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