The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that “man”, “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to sex, not self-ID or paperwork (gender-recognition certificates). This agreed with our legal interpretation. We have published new guidance and are in the process of updating our publications to reflect the judgment. We are also working to provide answers to the questions we're hearing from supporters and the media. We will publish these as soon as possible.

19th December 2022

Response to consultation on Deception as to sex: proposed revision to CPS legal guidance on Rape and Serious Sexual Offences, Chapter 6 – Consent

Tags: Consultation response, Crime, Gender identity

Response to the Crown Prosecution Service’s consultation on deception as to sex

Sex Matters examines the proposed revision to the CPS’s legal guidance on Rape and Serious Sexual Offences, Chapter 6 – Consent