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Sex discrimination

The Equality Act 2010 bans employers from committing direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation against individuals because of their sex. However, employers can justify indirect sex discrimination to achieve a legitimate aim through proportionate means.

Prior to the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 on 1 October 2010, discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment and marriage and civil partnership was set out in the now repealed Sex Discrimination Act 1975. However, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment and marriage and civil partnership all exist as protected characteristics in their own right under the Equality Act 2010.


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    EHRC defends interim update as ‘balance of clarity and speed’

    by Rob Moss 13 Jun 2025
    by Rob Moss 13 Jun 2025

    EHRC defends interim update on the implications of Supreme Court’s ruling, saying it was a matter of balancing ‘clarity and speed’.

    • Sexual harassment
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    HR is second ‘most sexist profession’ survey suggests

    by Adam McCulloch 13 Jun 2025
    by Adam McCulloch 13 Jun 2025

    According to a newly published survey IT and telecoms is the most sexist sector for women to work in in the UK – closely followed by HR.

    • Case law
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    • Gender reassignment discrimination

    Court rejects Liberty’s legal challenge against EHRC consultation

    by Rob Moss 9 Jun 2025
    by Rob Moss 9 Jun 2025

    Human rights charity Liberty's legal challenge to lengthen EHRC consultation following Supreme Court ruling rejected by High Court.

    • Sexual harassment
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    NDA ban vital to tackling misogyny in music industry

    by Rob Moss 4 Jun 2025
    by Rob Moss 4 Jun 2025

    MPs call on ministers to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, or discrimination.

    • Case law
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    Liberty to challenge EHRC consultation in High Court

    by Rob Moss 3 Jun 2025
    by Rob Moss 3 Jun 2025

    Liberty issues legal action against EHRC over length of consultation following April’s Supreme Court ruling on definition of ‘sex’.

    • Sexual harassment
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    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Consultation launched after Supreme Court ‘sex’ ruling

    by Rob Moss 20 May 2025
    by Rob Moss 20 May 2025

    EHRC launches consultation on updates made to code of practice following last month’s Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of sex.

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    RCN warns Darlington NHS trust over single-sex spaces

    by Adam McCulloch 16 May 2025
    by Adam McCulloch 16 May 2025

    Royal College of Nursing warns Darlington hospital that its policy on single-sex spaces is unlawful, but the policy remains in place.

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    EHRC bows to pressure and extends gender consultation

    by Rob Moss 15 May 2025
    by Rob Moss 15 May 2025

    EHRC extends consultation on an updated code of practice –  following Supreme Court’s biological sex judgment – from two to six weeks.

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
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    So what does the election of a new pope tell us about HR?

    by Adam McCulloch 9 May 2025
    by Adam McCulloch 9 May 2025

    There a couple of points that can be made about the conclave in an HR context. But only a couple.

    • Case law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Gender

    ‘Unacceptable to question integrity’ of Supreme Court judgment

    by Rob Moss 2 May 2025
    by Rob Moss 2 May 2025

    EHRC chairwoman says it's ‘unacceptable to question the integrity of the judiciary’ following Supreme Court ruling on trans rights.

    • Case law
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    Trans ex-judge to appeal Supreme Court biological sex ruling

    by Rob Moss 29 Apr 2025
    by Rob Moss 29 Apr 2025

    The UK’s first transgender judge to appeal biological sex ruling by the Supreme Court at the European Court of Human Rights.

    • Case law
    • Gender
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    EHRC: Interim update on single-sex spaces draws criticism

    by Rob Moss 28 Apr 2025
    by Rob Moss 28 Apr 2025

    EHRC update on practical implications of Supreme Court ruling described as 'ill-conceived' with Green Party calling for it to be withdrawn.

    • Case law
    • Gender
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Opposition to Supreme Court sex ruling is ‘wishful thinking’

    by Rob Moss 22 Apr 2025
    by Rob Moss 22 Apr 2025

    Activists who question legitimacy of Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex are ‘helping nobody’, says EHRC commissioner.

    • Social mobility
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    Eight new equality laws in the pipeline

    by Rob Moss 10 Apr 2025
    by Rob Moss 10 Apr 2025

    Rob Moss examines eight potential new equality laws, including race and disability equal pay rules and dual discrimination claims.

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    Darlington nurses’ changing room case delayed to October

    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2025
    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2025

    Judge told NHS Trust facing claim over trans access to nurses changing rooms that it must now comply with proceedings.

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