Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2025 to Question 52519 on Public Places: Non-binary People and Transgender People, if she will issue guidance on steps organisations should take (a) whilst the Government is considering the implications of the Supreme Court's recent judgement and (b) prior to the decisions to determine the final updated statutory Code of Practice for service providers and organisations.

The Government has set out our expectation that employers and other duty bearers follow the clarity the Supreme Court ruling provides. Where necessary, they should take appropriate specialist legal advice.

The EHRC have opened their consultation on the draft updated statutory Code of Practice, seeking views from affected stakeholders. We encourage people to ensure their views are heard by submitting a response to the consultation by Monday 30th June. We will consider the final draft Code once it has been submitted and engage EHRC to ensure it provides the further certainty and clarity service providers need, in line with the ruling.