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Some facts about the events that preceded the Government statement here that the coming consultation on the Gender Recognition Act will be narrowly drawn and not affect the Equality Act’s single sex exemptions. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118
I offer these facts because some are claiming “there was never any question of removing/amending EA exceptions.” Those claims are either mistaken or dishonest.
August 2015
Stonewall submission to the Women & Equalities Select Committee says MPs should amend the EA to
“remove exemptions, such as access to single-sex spaces”
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/women-and-equalities-select-committee-inquiry-transgender-equality
Stonewall submission to the Women & Equalities Select Committee says MPs should amend the EA to
“remove exemptions, such as access to single-sex spaces”
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/women-and-equalities-select-committee-inquiry-transgender-equality
Jan 2016
Women & Equalities Committee says EA should be amended so that
“occupational requirements provision and / or the single-sex / separate services provision shall not apply”.
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmwomeq/390/390.pdf
Women & Equalities Committee says EA should be amended so that
“occupational requirements provision and / or the single-sex / separate services provision shall not apply”.
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmwomeq/390/390.pdf
July 2016
Govt response to W&E Committee says: “we agree with the principle of this recommendation” on EA exemptions and seeks evidence for “future policy discussions”
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/535764/Government_Response_to_the_Women_and_Equalities_Committee_Report_on_Transgender_Equality.pdf
Govt response to W&E Committee says: “we agree with the principle of this recommendation” on EA exemptions and seeks evidence for “future policy discussions”
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/535764/Government_Response_to_the_Women_and_Equalities_Committee_Report_on_Transgender_Equality.pdf
July 2017
Govt promises GRA reform “ as part of a broad consultation of the legal system that underpins gender transition.” https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-action-to-promote-lgbt-equality
Govt promises GRA reform “ as part of a broad consultation of the legal system that underpins gender transition.” https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-action-to-promote-lgbt-equality
July 2017
Stonewall commits to “advocate for the removal” of EA provisions allowing sex-based discrimination.
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/sites/default/files/stw-vision-for-change-2017.pdf
Stonewall commits to “advocate for the removal” of EA provisions allowing sex-based discrimination.
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/sites/default/files/stw-vision-for-change-2017.pdf
June 2018
Govt says:
“We are clear that we have no intention of amending the Equality Act 2010, the legislation that allows for single sex spaces.” https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118
Govt says:
“We are clear that we have no intention of amending the Equality Act 2010, the legislation that allows for single sex spaces.” https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118
In sum: MPs and others told govt to amend/remove Equality Act single-sex exemptions. Govt considered doing so. Then govt ruled it out. / ends
