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and see also our case briefings.
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Can the Civil Service return to impartiality? – a briefing for MPs
In December 2024 the DCMS and DSIT paid £116,749 to settle the employment-tribunal claim of whistleblowing civil servant Eleanor...
20th January 2025
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Support rising for clarity on sex in law, new poll shows
A one-page summary of our December 2024 YouGov poll showing that a majority of the public want clarity about...
14th January 2025
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Single-sex provision for NHS staff and patients – briefing for Peers on Lords oral question
This covers the oral question from Baroness Fox on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 11.30am in the chamber.
9th January 2025
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YouGov / Sex Matters survey results, December 2024
Results of fieldwork on 18th–19th December 2024. Published by YouGov.
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Helen Joyce on sex, gender identity and human rights
Helen Joyce is Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters.
These are edited versions of Helen’s talks at the conferences...20th December 2024
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The For Women Scotland case at the Supreme Court
A one-page summary of what the case is about, why it matters, and what the possible outcomes are.
18th December 2024
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Sex and the Data Bill – summary report
The government’s new trust framework for digital verification services has a critical flaw: government data itself is not trustworthy...
6th December 2024
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British Transport Police transgender search policy – briefing for MPs
A one-page summary of the reasoning behind Sex Matters’ pre-action letter to the British Transport Police challenging its new Transgender...
25th November 2024
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Support, advice and guidance for parents
Starting points for parents looking for support, advice and information (mainly focused on the UK) on how to help...
21st November 2024
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Sex and the Data Bill – briefing for Parliamentarians
The second reading of the Data (Use and Access) Bill in the House of Lords is on Tuesday 19th...
18th November 2024
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Sex and the Data Bill
The government's new trust framework for digital verification services has a critical flaw: government data itself is not trustworthy...
18th November 2024
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Letter to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, October 2024
We wrote to Peter Kyle MP on 25th October 2024 to express our enthusiasm about the new Data (Use...
25th October 2024
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Submission to Supreme Court re For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers from Sex Matters
Sex Matters, represented by Ben Cooper KC and David Welsh, is intervening in the appeal in the case of...
24th October 2024
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Briefing on our intervention to the Supreme Court on the definition of sex
This six-page briefing looks at our key arguments why “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 should be construed as...
23rd October 2024
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Response to EHRC strategy
We responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft strategic plan for 2025 to 2028 to thank...
4th October 2024
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Submission to the Meta Oversight Board
Sex Matters responded to the Meta Oversight Board's call for public comments on how the company handles complaints...
12th September 2024
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Guide for Lobby Day
Mobile-friendly version
Stand up for single-sex services: Wednesday 11th September 2024
10th September 2024
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Meeting your MP – crib sheet
Mobile-friendly version
Stand up for single-sex services9th September 2024
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Amending the Equality Act 2010 to protect women’s rights – technical briefing for MPs
A one-page overview followed by detailed analysis of the underlying legal issues and a simple legislative solution.
6th September 2024
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Stand up for single-sex services – why it’s time to make the Equality Act clear
Women and girls depend on female-only services, spaces, sports and associations for privacy, dignity, fairness and safety. The Equality...
29th August 2024
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The problem of male inclusion in women’s sport
A three-page briefing explaining what's going on in Olympic boxing and the background information you need.
5th August 2024
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Briefing on sport and DSDs (disorders of sex development)
A one-page briefing on male sporting advantage and why DSDs matter in sport.
1st August 2024
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Puberty blockers FAQs – briefing for Parliamentarians
A two-page summary of the most frequently asked questions about puberty-suppressing drugs.
25th July 2024
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Puberty blockers – a briefing for MPs
We explain the background to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's decision to end the use...
23rd July 2024
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Letter to the Prime Minister: five tests for legislation to ban conversion practices
Alongside other organisations, we wrote to Keir Starmer to ask him to commit to five tests that must be...
11th July 2024
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Briefing on new poll on sex and gender
The law on sex and gender: what policies do the public want? Results of Sex Matters poll.
1st July 2024
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Applying for a gender-recognition certificate: the facts
Is the process “intrusive, outdated and humiliating”? This briefing examines the evidence.
28th June 2024
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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...
26th June 2024
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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...
10th June 2024
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Make the Equality Act clear – PPC briefing
Briefing for prospective parliamentary candidates, 3rd June 2024, after the Conservative party announced it would include this in its...
3rd June 2024
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Action guide – stand up for single-sex services
We want to make sure that every candidate seeking to be an MP hears that people want them to...
3rd June 2024
