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Heather Paterson

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Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt‬ | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine Proud queer 🏳️‍🌈 Trans ally 🏳️‍⚧️ Intersectional feminist ✊ Anti-fascist #LGBWithTheT www.heatherpaterson.co.uk

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Gendered Intelligence@genderedintelligence.co.uk · 5h ago

Today, the Government has approved a new EHRC Code of Practice. This document tells service providers that they can exclude trans people from single-sex spaces. This is unlikely to mean that trans people will be excluded routinely, but it does mean it may happen more often.

Today, the Government has approved a new Code of Practice from the EHRC. This document tells service providers that they can exclude trans people from single-sex spaces. This is unlikely to mean that trans people will be excluded routinely, especially from basic services like toilets, but it does mean it may happen more often. In response to requests from trans young people and trans adults, we’ve co-developed guidance on what the new Code of Practice means, how to assess your safety in public spaces, and what to do when challenged. Here’s what you need to know: The Code of Practice applies to organisations, not individuals. There is not going to be a ‘toilet police’, and it is not a crime to use spaces and facilities that align with your gender. It may be more likely that services will challenge trans people or ask trans people not to use single-sex spaces. It means that we will not always know if an organisation or venue is going to be trans inclusive. Ultimately, what this means is that you will need to assess and check your safety as you move through the world. This is not new - we have always needed to assess our safety in toilets, changing rooms and in spaces with strangers. Remember: • If you do not feel safe, leave. Your safety is more important than making a point. • Avoid conflict. You are under no obligation to respond to someone who tries to stop you from using a basic service. • Document your experience. The law is not settled in this area, so if you are excluded, record your experience • It is not illegal to use facilities like toilets in line with your gender, and you should not face any police action See our guidance for more information on how to check single sex space polices, what your rights are, and how you can respond when challenged.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 9h ago

📢 Today we're launching the Policy and Community Advocacy Hub. Our new Hub brings together policy developments, legal perspectives, communications resources, and sector learning to support LGBT+ organisations, groups, and projects navigating an evolving legal and policy landscape. 1/3

This graphic has an illustration of a white clipboard with a tick. The white and dark blue text reads: Policy & Community Advocacy Hub. Supporting LGBT+ organisations, groups and projects to navigate legal and policy developments. Have a resource to share? Consortium members and Strategic Communications Network partners can submit resources for review. Bringing together resources from across the LGBT+ sector, all in one place. • Key Messaging and Communications Resources • Communications and messaging tools • Campaigning and Advocacy Resources • Communities and Specific Audiences • Legal and Policy Resources Find out more: https://www.consortium.lgbt/policy-and-community-advocacy-hub/
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · 9h ago

Launching with an initial focus on resources relating to the implementation of the EHRC Code of Practice, the Hub will continue to grow with wider LGBT+ policy developments, campaigning resources, and sector updates. Have a resource that could support the sector? 2/3

Good Law Project@goodlawproject.org · yesterday

Anti-trans activists lost twice in one day, after the High Court rejected a challenge to police guidance. @jessothomson.co.uk argues that the ruling raises important questions for trans human rights: https://goodlaw.social/0kp3

High Court rules strip searches don’t have to be based on ‘biological sex’ | Good Law Project

Anti-trans activists lost twice in one day, after the High Court rejected a challenge to police guidance – Jess O’Thomson argues that the ruling raises important questions for trans human rights

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Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last wk.

Today, Tuesday 28 July, Stonewall and Pride in London will host a community vigil in Soho Square from 7–8pm to remember those who were killed and injured, and to stand in solidarity with Berlin's LGBTQIA+ community and LGBTQIA+ people around the world. 1/2

This graphic has an image of a large crowd of people holding LGBT+ flags. The yellow and white text reads: Vigil for Berlin's Christopher Street Day attack. Stonewall and Pride in London. Soho Square, 28 July at 7pm, Bring a flower.
Consortium@consortium.lgbt · last wk.

Together, we will honour those affected, support one another, and reaffirm that love, visibility and equality will always be stronger than hate. 📍 Soho Square, London 📅 Tuesday 28 July 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 2/2