Stonewall responds to the long awaited EHRC Code of Practice

Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission's long-awaited Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions, and Associations was published by the Government.

The updated Code is 340 pages long. We along with duty bearers need time to read and digest it, and fully understand how services, public functions and associations can be inclusive in line with the law.

Many trans+ people have already experienced the damaging impact of policies designed to exclude them and, for far too long, have been at the heart of a toxic culture war. The UK, once a leader, has plummeted in LGBTQ+ equality rankings in Europe over the last decade. Government and all Parliamentarians must take equality seriously.

For Stonewall, trans+ inclusion is fundamental to our vision of a world where everyone everywhere has equal rights. The Equality Act 2010 exists to protect people from discrimination, enabling us all to live our lives freely and fully.

The world is more polarised and hostile than ever. We need a clear vision for equality in the UK and a roadmap to get there. We will work with partners across business, civil society, parliament and beyond to ensure every single LGBTQ+ person has equal protection and treatment under the law.

Stonewall's purpose is to make the world a safe and equal place for all LGBTQ+ people to live, work and thrive. We will not rest until we achieve this.

You can find out more about our work with The EHRC’s Statutory Guidance and the UK Supreme Court ruling.