A judge has ruled Scottish government guidance allowing some transgender prisoners to be held in jails matching their gender identity unlawful. Lady Ross stated sex segregation must be based on biological sex, citing a Supreme Court ruling. The campaign group For Women Scotland challenged the policy.
Kyrgyzstan's parliament is considering a bill that defines gender exclusively by biological sex recorded at birth. The legislation prohibits gender-altering interventions for minors and same-sex marriages, aiming to protect family values and traditions.
England, Wales, and Scotland's equalities watchdog has issued new guidance stating single-sex toilets and changing rooms must exclude transgender men and women, based on biological sex. Businesses must provide alternatives like gender-neutral facilities.
New guidance from the EHRC confirms single-sex spaces like changing rooms must be used based on biological sex, meaning trans women should not use female facilities.
