FOI Request - Policies and Protections for Transgender and Non Binary Individuals

Request 101003772544

On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court issued a ruling affirming that transgender individuals are protected under the Equality Act 2010 through the characteristic of gender reassignment, regardless of whether or not they possess a Gender Recognition Certificate. This protection includes safeguarding against direct and indirect discrimination, as well as harassment in one’s acquired gender.

Given the significance of this ruling and the concern it has raised within transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary communities, I am requesting the following information:

1.  Current Policies and Implementation

Copies of all current policies, procedures, and guidance your organisation has in place to protect transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals.

Information on how these protections are being practically implemented across services and operational areas.

2.  Post-Ruling Developments

Details of any updates, reviews, or proposed amendments to existing policies or procedures made in response to the Supreme Court ruling of 16 April 2025.

This request applies to, but is not limited to, the following groups:
• Employees
• Service users
• Anyone accessing local authority or public services
• Children and young people, particularly within educational settings
• Third-party contractors and partner organisations
• Wider community stakeholders