Equality/Legal Information/Booklets

 

 

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A Guide To The Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999)

Civil Partnership Act 2004

Discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity in Europe - 2nd edition

Engendered Penalties: Transgender and Transsexual People’s Experiences of
Inequality and Discrimination
- Excellent Press for Change Report

Equality Act 2010 - Full version on pdf

Equality and Human Rights Commission (Gender Equality Section) - The Gender Equality Duty (GED) came into force in April 2007.  All public authorities in England, Wales and Scotland must demonstrate that they are promoting equality for women and men and that they are eliminating sexual discrimination and harassment. Here you will find how GED is relevant to you, and get access all the resources you need to ensure you meet the requirements of the duty.

Equality and Human Rights Commision Public Sector Guidance: Provision of Goods, facilities and services for trans people - Guidance to help public authorities meet their equality duties and human rights obligations in the provision of goods, facilities and services for transgender users. It is relevant for authorities in England, Scotland and Wales.

Equality and Human Rights Commision: Transgender and work, your rights in employment and vocational training - This leaflet provides advice to individuals who are undergoing gender reassignment. It may also be a useful source of information for people who are not familiar with transgender issues.

Equality and Human Rights Commision: Trans Research Review - The Equality and Human Rights Commission's review of evidence that captures the experiences and challenges facing transgender people in Britain.

Gender Diversity, Recognition and Citizenship: Exploring the Significance and Experiences of the UK Gender Recognition Act (GRA, 2004) - Research by the University of Leeds

Gender equality duty: Code of Practice for England and Wales - This Code of Practice gives practical guidance to public authorities on how to meet the legal requirements of the gender equality duty.

Gender Recognition Act 2004 - The Act itself from the official Uk Government website