References
The document this whole episode is about – Code of practice for services, public functions and associations | EHRC
Pond Hopping
Police Called on Trans Men Using Women’s Restroom As Required By Kansas Law
Trans Liberty leader defies Kansas law by using Statehouse bathroom, without complaint or arrest
https://www.instagram.com/kscompliancecrew
Related News
London
Six London councils warn new equality code risks excluding Trans+ people | LocalGov,
Joint letter to Minister for Women and Equalities | Haringey Council
EHRC updated services Code of Practice – London Assembly
London launches bid to host WorldPride in 2032 – BBC News
Manchester
Greater Manchester mayor declines to commit to new EHRC trans guidance
New Manchester mayor refuses to commit to implementing trans guidance – Archive link, The Telegraph
Labour Conference
UNISON commits to defending trans rights and trans workers | UNISON – the public service union
Powerful unions boycott Labour Women’s Conference over trans ban | News Politics
NHS Trust
NHS Should ‘Follow The Law’ When It Comes To Single Sex Spaces | Yvette Cooper
How the code of practice gets the law wrong – Good Law Project
Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations – Early Day Motions
Helpful list from Philippa East highlighting some older statements about the code:
Impact Assessments
Final stage impact assessment – GOV.UK – EHRC Impact Assessment
Equality impact assessment – GOV.UK – OEO Equality Impact Assessment
Final Thoughts
It seems that for a code “intended to reduce the amount of litigation” (Stephenson said that) there sure are a lot of opportunities for litigation.
Mary-Ann Stephenson gets rekt on national television: EHRC chair challenged on how to enforce single-sex toilet rules – Channel 4 News
