GMCDP has submitted a response to the EHRC Code of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2025
In summary:
GMCDP do not believe changes to our provision are necessary and such changes as in the Code would be harmful - they would reduce safety, access, and dignity for everyone.
GMCDP is gravely concerned about the new Code on the ability of the public and society to welcome, support, and include trans people, and that there will be an environment of policing of gender presentation that will increase harassment, distress, and offence to everyone. Disabled people know all too well what it is to be vilified and excluded from public life - this is not acceptable for disabled people, and it is not acceptable for trans people either. The Code should be abandoned.
An extract of the key part of our response is available in the following file formats:
GMCDP Response EHRC Code Consultation 2025 (.docx, 1.67 MB)
GMCDP Response EHRC Code Consultation 2025 (.pdf, 173 KB)
