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The episode discusses the implications of the EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces and features an interview with Jaquie, a prominent figure in the Bristol LGBTQ+ community.
On today's show we take a deep dive into the upcoming EHRC guidance. What it is, what it means, where it gets it wrong, and what you can do about it. The team are joined by Jaquie. Jaquie is a well-known figure in the Bristol LGBTQ+ community and runs Queer Tango, creating inclusive, community-led spaces based on consent, respect and safety. She’s coming to this interview with real experience of managing shared spaces in practice, so her perspective is grounded in what actually works for people on the ground, not just theory or legal interpretation. The interview focused on the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposal for updated guidance on single-sex spaces following the Supreme Court ruling on “biological sex” under the Equality Act. The guidance suggests that, in some situations, access to facilities like toilets or changing rooms may be based on sex at birth, while also saying people should not be left without access. This has become highly controversial, particularly for trans people, because it raises questions about how organisations are expected to apply these rules in everyday settings. Jaquie’s key point is that, while the proposal may appear clear in legal…
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