EHRC is a public body promoting and enforcing equality laws in England, Scotland and Wales, with a mandate to protect human rights and tackle discrimination.
A court has ruled that Scotland7s transgender prisoner housing policy is unlawful, affecting the placement of trans inmates in female or male prisons. The government has decided not to appeal and transfers are set to proceed under the clarified rules, prioritising safety and rights. The case follows the Supreme Court ruling on gender identity and rights.