Natalie has written a comment piece for this week’s Bionews together with equalities lawyer Lui Asquith, about the UK Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010.
Giving a calm practical guide to those working in the fertility sector, Natalie and Lui cut through the significant (and often misleading) media coverage to explain the actual ramifications of the judgment for fertility clinics and others offering services to trans people building families. They highlight what the judgment does and does not mean, and how important it is for fertility clinics to ensure they do not unlawfully discriminate against transgender patients.
For many trans people, the journey to parenthood is already emotionally and practically fraught. Whether it’s accessing sperm/egg freezing or simply attempting to find a provider of fertility services that offers affirming care – the path is rarely smooth. NGA Law is an LGBTQ+-inclusive organisation committed to helping people make their families a legal reality regardless of their gender identity or their family’s structure.
Natalie and Lui’s comment piece serves as a clarification in the sea of confusing information and stands in solidarity with trans people who still have the right to receive care without being treated less favourably than others.
You can read the full article in BioNews here.
If you are interested in this topic and would like to read more we can recommend:
The Supreme Court ignored trans voices. I’m ashamed of what our law has become | Good Law Project
Stop the UK’s attack on trans people | Good Law Project
Following the Supreme Court ruling we must remember… | Stonewall
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