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Met Police facial recognition 'unlawful', says watchdog ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue.

Evening Standard

Met police’s facial recognition plans fall foul of European law, says watchdog

Use of cameras at Notting Hill carnival could have ‘chilling effect’ on people’s rights, says equality regulator

The Guardian - UK

UK’s first transgender judge seeks rehearing of supreme court case on biological sex

Exclusive: Victoria McCloud says court undermined her rights to a fair trial when it refused to hear her evidence

The Guardian - UK

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Britain’s rights watchdog warns against heavy-handed policing amid Gaza demos

The EHRC chairwoman said any interference with protest rights ‘must be lawful and assessed case-by-case’.

Evening Standard

UK rights watchdog warns against ‘heavy-handed’ policing of Gaza protests

EHRC calls for clearer guidance for officers to avoid a ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK

NHS Fife told to ‘progress corrective actions’ urgently on single-sex spaces

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the health board has admitted it failed to carry out an equality impact assessment previously.

Evening Standard

NHS Fife 'broke the law' claims equalities watchdog amid Sandie Peggie tribunal

NHS Fife has been accused of breaking the law by the equalities watchdog amid the ongoing Sandie Peggie tribunal.

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EHRC stance criticised by trans rights campaigners

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Trans people face total ban from single-sex spaces under EHRC rules – reports

TRANS people could be completely banned from accessing any single-sex spaces including changing rooms and toilets ...

The National (Scotland)

New guidance expected to ban trans women from single-sex spaces including toilets in blow to campaigners

Requests from campaigners to water down rules restricting a trans person’s ability to use the services of their chosen gender have reportedly been rejected by the Equality and Human Rights Commission

Evening Standard

Trans women to be banned from single-sex spaces under new EHRC guidance

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has been criticised by trans rights campaigners for its response to the Supreme Court’s ruling

The Independent UK

Mary-Ann Stephenson confirmed as EHRC chair despite MPs’ objections

Stephenson to take over at equality watchdog even though committees raised concerns about breadth of experience

The Guardian - UK

The fight for trans safety is a fight for everyone’s safety – MPs must have the chance to debate it

The supreme court has made a mockery of gender recognition. Our politicians must not allow the EHRC to further shatter trans lives, says journalist Freddy McConnell

The Guardian - UK

Trans toilet rules 'may force Scottish museums to close'

A PUBLICLY-FUNDED body representing museums in Scotland criticised Equality and Human Rights Commission proposals and warned “an environment of…

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Evening Standard

London Trans Pride sees ‘record-breaking turnout of 100,000 people’

Organisers and participants said this year’s Trans Pride event was of particular importance in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in April.

Evening Standard

Equalities watchdog guidance delayed until later in year

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has previously noted the ‘obvious’ demand for ‘authoritative guidance’ for providers.

The Independent UK

Trans charity demands investigation into EHRC following Supreme Court ruling on gender

Exclusive: Leading trans campaign group files formal complaint over EHRC conduct

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament won't release files on transgender toilet policy

THE Scottish Parliament has refused to release documents behind the decision to ban transgender women from female toilets as it is a “live…

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Scottish Government changes guidance that sparked legal challenge on sex definition

THE Scottish Government has updated guidance on gender balance of public boards following the Supreme Court judgment.

Evening Standard

'Trans people are being attacked' say activists as they unite for mass lobbying day in Westminster

More than 1,400 people signed up for the event, believed to be the largest LGBT+ mass lobby since the fight against Section 28 in the late 1980s

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge forces EHRC to change guidance on Supreme Court sex ruling

THE UK’s human rights watchdog has been forced to change its guidance on single-sex spaces amid a legal challenge against its interpretation of…

Evening Standard

Top civil servant told to ‘get on it’ after Supreme Court ruling on gender

Michelle Thomson MSP challenged permanent secretary Joe Griffin on the issue at Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee.

The Independent UK

Trans women banned from using women’s toilets in parliament

The Commons has been accused of a ‘knee-jerk response’ after changing its guidance for single-sex bathroom facilities

The National (Scotland)

Westminster parliament bans trans women from female toilets

WESTMINSTER has implemented a transgender toilet ban despite stating that it would wait for official guidance to be published.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood governing body defends 'unfair' transgender toilet ban

THE Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has defended its decision to ban transgender people from using certain toilets after being urged to…

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