Trans Women Can Be Excluded From Female Only Changing Rooms And Toilets
Guidance around single-sex sites has cited examples where it is legal to exclude a male-born woman from female services, including rape counseling services, shelters, and fitness classes. According to the Committee on Equality and Human Rights (EHRC), legitimate reasons for excluding trans people from same-sex services include the privacy and dignity of users. The long-awaited guidance on the impact of the equality law was welcomed by groups of women’s rights campaigns, including Sex Matters, who described it as a “positive” and “welcome” step....