Resources
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For employers and employees
These Sex Matters publications have advice and guidance that’s relevant for employers and employees, including a list of sector networks.
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For journalists
Sex Matters’ Media handbook on sex and gender for journalists and editors explains when and why it is right to talk about people’s sex, and takes account of IPSO’s guidance.
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For MPs and PPCs
Here are all the Sex Matters briefings for MPs – and for prospective parliamentary candidates in the 2024 general election.
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For parents
Here are all our publications with advice and guidance for parents.
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For service providers
These Sex Matters publications have advice and guidance for service providers, particularly those who offer single-sex or separate-sex services.
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For teachers
These Sex Matters publications have advice for teachers, headteachers and other education professionals, plus governors and other volunteers involved with schools.
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Groups defending sex-based rights
An overview of some of the groups defending sex-realism in the UK. They have been set up by individuals and collectives and are focused on different areas. Although a few have a handful of paid staff, they rely almost entirely on small donations and volunteers’ time.
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Attacks on those defending sex-based rights
Intimidation, threats and violence by trans-rights activists; academics targeted; a timeline of efforts to sabotage the EHRC; and transactivist violence on film.
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Campaign – sex in the Equality Act
Answers to frequently asked questions about our campaign to clarify sex in the Equality Act 2010.
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FAQs – sex and gender
We explain in clear language what’s meant by “sex”, “gender”, “trans”, “intersex”, “gender dysphoria”, “gender-affirming care” and other related terms.
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FAQs – gender reassignment
What does it mean for someone to have the protected characteristic of “gender reassignment” under the Equality Act 2010? The government, public bodies, many employers and even employment tribunals are often confused about this.
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Sector networks
Professional organisations defending sex-based rights, including sex equality and equity networks for employees in different sectors.
Latest guidance
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Applying for a gender-recognition certificate: the facts
Is the process “intrusive, outdated and humiliating”? We examine the evidence.
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Action guide
We want to make sure that every candidate seeking to be an MP hears that people want them to...
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Gender-distressed youth and suicide risk – factsheet
The possibility of suicide can be a concern for parents with a child experiencing distress about their sex, and...
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Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill – briefing
This private member’s bill‘s second reading is on the House of Commons agenda for the morning of Friday 15th...
Latest reports
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Digital verification services
– how the government can solve the problem about sex (or else sleepwalk into chaos)
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The Cass Review – initial analysis
The Cass Review of gender-identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations. Sex...
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WPATH in the UK
A list of organisations in the UK influenced by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and lobby groups...
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The House of Lords debate on conversion therapy
On Friday 9th February 2024 Baroness Burt’s Private Member's Bill proposing a ban on "conversion therapy" was debated in...
21st February 2024
Latest submissions
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NHS Constitution 10-year review: response to the consultation
As part of the 2024 10-year review of the NHS Constitution, new provisions have been proposed on sex and...
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Letter to Gavin Stephens, National Police Chiefs’ Council
From Sex Matters, Women’s Rights Network and LGB Alliance. “We will not take part in a consultation process designed...
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Response to Department for Education consultation on national minimum standards for further education residential accommodation
Aims to align the standards with the position on residential accommodation being consulted on in the draft "Gender Questioning...