The London Assembly has raised serious concerns about the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s revised Code of Practice, warning it is discriminatory, contradictory and unworkable.
Members highlighted the high levels of harassment faced by trans people and cautioned that the new guidance risks worsening discrimination and restricting access to everyday services.
The Assembly has called on London MPs to intervene and support Early Day Motion 240, while asking the GLA to set out how it would respond if the Code is adopted.
Benali Hamdache AM who proposed the motion, said:
“Trans rights organisations have raised serious concerns about the revised Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice, and the Assembly shares the view that the guidance is unworkable and risks worsening an already difficult climate for trans people, who continue to face significant discrimination and disadvantage.
“It’s important there’s cross-party agreement on this, demonstrating the Assembly’s support for trans Londoners and commitment to inclusion.“
The full text of the motion is:
See https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-press-releases/calls-protection-trans-people-wake-new-ehrc-guidance