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Equality Commission Chief on Single-Sex Spaces: Follow Rules

Equality Commission Chief on Single-Sex Spaces: Follow Rules

Update: 2025-12-13
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Dr. Mary-Ann Stephenson, new head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, discusses the new guidance on single-sex spaces. She emphasizes the importance of goodwill and recognition of everyones rights, denying the need for a toilet police. The guidance, following a Supreme Court ruling, suggests businesses may ask for confirmation of sex through proportionate means, sparking controversy. Stephenson, facing hostility from trans campaigners, insists she can remain objective on trans issues, explaining her past donation was driven by democratic norms.

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Equality Commission Chief on Single-Sex Spaces: Follow Rules

Equality Commission Chief on Single-Sex Spaces: Follow Rules