Resources
Go to the Guidance sections in the menu to see our publications and webinars organised for different users.
Reports include analysis, research and policy documents; Submissions include letters and consultation responses.
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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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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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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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Memo archive
The Sex Matters Memo, edited by Jo Bartosch, is a weekly roundup on sex and gender, sent out each Friday to everyone who supports us with a monthly donation. Already making regular donations but not getting the weekly Sex Matters Memo? Contact us at [email protected] 2023 22nd September15th September8th...
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Resources for parents
Starting points for parents looking for support, advice and information (mainly focused on the UK) on how to help gender-questioning, gender-distressed and trans-identifying children.
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Your rights at work
The Equality Act 2010 protects people in England, Scotland and Wales from being discriminated against at work because they have gender-critical beliefs.
Latest guidance
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Media handbook on sex and gender
This handbook explains when and why it is right for journalists and editors to talk about people’s sex, and...
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Resources for parents
Starting points for parents looking for support, advice and information (mainly focused on the UK) on how to help...
12th July 2023
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Make the Equality Act clear: resources for MPs
Links to the Westminster Hall debate on 12th June 2023, a single-sheet briefing for MPs, and other resources summarising...
12th June 2023
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Sex in the Equality Act: the Westminster Hall debate – webinar
Helen Joyce talked to academic Michael Foran and barrister Naomi Cunningham on 8th June 2023 about the upcoming Westminster...
1st June 2023
Latest reports
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Making the Equality Act clear – the story so far
This is the story so far, but it is just the beginning. The next stage in the campaign is...
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Keeping children safe as girls and boys in education
The first review of the UK's legal framework on sex and gender in education shows that thousands of schools...
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Sex Matters poll results as graphics (for printing)
A six-page graphical summary of the figures from our poll: a nationally representative sample of over-18s, polled online on...
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Sex Matters poll results as graphics (for screen)
A six-page graphical summary of the figures from our poll: a nationally representative sample of over-18s, polled online on...
Latest submissions
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Submission (written intervention)
Part of Sex Matters’ submission to the Judicial Review of the revised statutory guidance produced by the Scottish Ministers...
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Productions (second inventory of productions for the applicant)
Part of Sex Matters’ submission to the Judicial Review of the revised statutory guidance produced by the Scottish Ministers...
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Authorities (list of authorities for the applicant)
Part of Sex Matters’ submission to the Judicial Review of the revised statutory guidance produced by the Scottish Ministers...
