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New cases consider approach to gender-based access to single sex facilities

By Verity Buckingham and Elouisa Crichton
January 6, 2026
  • Diversity, equality and inclusion
  • Employment policies
  • Equality Act
  • Sex discrimination
  • Tribunal claims
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Following the Supreme Court’s clarification that under the Equality Act 2010 sex means biological sex, on our website we look at two new cases that emphasise the need for employers to take a consultative and balancing act approach when considering access to facilities. You can read our insight here.

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Verity Buckingham

About Verity Buckingham

Verity is experienced in all aspects of employment law and corporate immigration matters. She deals mostly with corporate clients advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Verity's contentious practice includes defending claims in the Employment Tribunal and experience of Employment Appeal Tribunal litigation in relation to claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay and whistleblowing.

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Elouisa Crichton

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