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What could possibly go wrong?
In 2021 the intervention of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in an Employment Appeal Tribunal made a belief previously ruled ‘not worthy of respect in a democratic society’ into a protected philosophical belief.[…]
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What we have won
This article is reproduced by kind permission of Dr Ruth Pearce and was first published in her blog RuthPearce.net It was the largest trans protest in British history. We travelled from across the country to central London. We were joined by allies, especially cis gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer people who recognised the importance of…
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Edinburgh Council condemn transphobic EHRC guidance
Resisting Transphobia in Edinburgh applauds the City of Edinburgh Council for voting today, by an overwhelming majority, to condemn the transphobic new guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. We are grateful to Councillors Alex Staniforth and Alys Mumford whose motion not only included powerful and unequivocal language calling the guidance “discriminatory, unworkable, and…
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Staying trans-inclusive as a service-provider
The UK has become much more hostile to trans people in recent years. A particularly troubling instance is that the government is passing a new Equality Act Code of Practice for service providers. Should this become official, it will recommend businesses open to the public with single-sex spaces (like toilets or changing rooms) or single…
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EHRC Statutory Code of Practice – write to your MPs and MSPs
The new EHRC Code of Practice was placed before the UK Parliament by the Minister for Women and Equalities on the 21st May 2026. It automatically comes into force after 40 days unless a specific motion to reject it is raised and passed by either House. Quick ask: Use this mailing tool from Scottish Trans…
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EHRC Statutory Code of Practice Overview
On Thursday 21st May The government unveiled the new Statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. It marks a significant change in how equality law has been interpreted. Specifically, its likely impact will be to make day to day life in the UK less trans-inclusive with respect to single-sex spaces such as…
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RTiE Spring 2026
Sunshine on Leith, May 16th A big thank you to the Equality Network for the invitation to Pride in Our Community. We were blessed by a day in the sunshine, the company of friends, and some dance lessons from the wonderful Bollywood Dance Community. Scotland elects two trans MSPs in historic first, May 9th RTiE…
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Labour’s Section 28 is here – act now
In May 1988, the Conservative government introduced Section 28. This legal measure outlawed support for “homosexuality as a pretended family relationship” across Britain, especially in schools. While Section 28 was eventually repealed between 2000 and 2003, it has had a long legacy of harm. Most LGBTIQ+ people who lived through it have never forgiven the…
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‘Biological male’ is a pseudoscientific dogwhistle
Fergus Murray criticises the BBC for misusing scientific language, particularly the term ‘biological male’ to describe trans women, suggesting it supports anti-trans narratives. He argues that sex and gender are complex and not binary, and that the BBC’s choice of words undermines their impartiality, calling for a more respectful approach to trans issues.
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Resisting Transphobia in 2025
March saw RTiE members working to oppose a Posie Parker transphobic rally in Aberdeen. As well as donating ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ stickers to Aberdeen Trades Union Council, and advertising the counter protest, some RTiE members got along on the day… We started April with a great day at Kirkcaldy with Trans Pride Scotland. The…