The Supreme Court’s ruling on gender raises serious questions for schools

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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that when the Equality Act refers to “sex” it means biological sex, not gender identity.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has released an interim update on the implications of the UK Supreme Court judgement, which covers public spaces such as toilets.

Schools in England and Wales must already provide single sex toilets for children aged over eight, and single sex changing rooms for children over 11. Schools in Scotland must provide separate toilet facilities for all pupils.