In 2021 the intervention of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in an Employment Appeal Tribunal made a belief previously ruled ‘not worthy of respect in a democratic society’ into a protected…

Doctor Ruth Pearce (she/her) reflects on how we might think about recent trans history and activism in the wake of recent events.  Photo by Guido This article is reproduced by kind permission of Dr…

A report into the WellBN GP service has concluded that the service "was inappropriately prescribing medications" despite acknowledging how it helped the young people

Edinburgh | 09.07.2026 | TW: transphobia, detransition, homophobia, antisemitism, Holocaust mentions & sexual harassment

Resisting Transphobia in Edinburgh applauds the City of Edinburgh Council for voting today, by an overwhelming majority, to condemn the transphobic new guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights…

Resisting Transphobia in Edinburgh applauds the City of Edinburgh Council for voting today, by an overwhelming majority, to condemn the transphobic new guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights…

In this article, I will show that it is incorrect to assume that “observation” can be used to find out a person’s gender or sex.

The Netherlands becomes the latest member of the EU to ban conversion therapy.

Protecting the safety, dignity, and rights of trans people and others who may not have a conventional gender presentation in response to the new Equality Act Code of Practice. STAYING TRANS-INCLUSI…

a timeline, plus historical context and future implications

The UK has become much more hostile to trans people in recent years. A particularly troubling instance is that the government is passing a new Equality Act Code of Practice for service providers.Sh…

The UK has become much more hostile to trans people in recent years. A particularly troubling instance is that the government is passing a new Equality Act Code of Practice for service providers.Sh…

That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.

That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.

That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved.

The new EHRC Code of Practice was placed before the UK Parliament by the Minister for Women and Equalities on the 21st May 2026. It automatically comes into force after 40 days unless a specific mo…

It's never just one minority.

Targeting trans people, failing women – the EHRC Update On Thursday 21st May The government unveiled the new Statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. It mar…

The Reform leader is finally under investigation by the parliamentary commissioner for standards over a £5m donation he failed to declare. But don’t hold your breath if you expect similar scrutiny of ...

Sunshine on Leith, May 16th A big thank you to the Equality Network for the invitation to Pride in Our Community.  We were blessed by a day in the sunshine, the company of friends, and some da…

A new investigation exposes a global network of anti-abortion groups and US Christian nationalists using UK courts to target bodily autonomy