EHRC Guidance: Gender Reassignment Discrimination

In brief

EHRC's public-facing guidance explaining what the Equality Act says about gender reassignment discrimination, the different types of discrimination (direct, indirect, harassment, victimisation), and circumstances when differential treatment due to gender reassignment may be lawful.

Key provisions

• holding-1 — What the Equality Act says about gender reassignment discrimination: Explains what the Equality Act says about gender reassignment discrimination, including the definition of the protected characteristic and how protection operates.
• holding-2 — Different types of gender reassignment discrimination: Describes different types of gender reassignment discrimination: direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation, with examples.
• holding-3 — Circumstances when differential treatment is lawful: Explains the circumstances when differential treatment of trans people is lawful, including occupational requirements and service provision exceptions.

When relevant

Quick-reference guide for understanding gender reassignment discrimination rights and obligations.