UK bans trans civil servants from gendered facilities

The UK government has confirmed that transgender civil servants and public sector workers will be required to use toilets and changing rooms corresponding to their biological sex, following a recent Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological sex. Interim guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) states that trans women (biological men) should not use women's facilities and trans men (biological women) should not use men's facilities in workplaces and public services. However, officials clarified that there will be no active enforcement, such as 'toilet police,' to ensure compliance. The EHRC also emphasized that trans people should not be left without any facilities to use. The ruling has been welcomed by some women's rights campaigners for providing clarity, while trans rights advocates warn of potentially dangerous consequences and stress the importance of inclusive options. The government faces ongoing calls for clear guidance for schools regarding students who identify as the opposite sex.