Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: EHRC Opens Shortened Consultation as the UN Raises the Alarm

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💬 This week:

• EHRC: The controversial watchdog has opened a consultation on its upcoming guidance. We look at what it means, and at the ongoing responses to the now-infamous Supreme Court ruling.
• Sexual Health Win: The introduction of a new gonorrhoea vaccine has been welcomed by sexual health advocacy groups - what could it mean for future UK sexual health policy?
• Calling Audio Producers: We’re announcing a special event for Indie News Week: four queer audio luminaries ask ‘How can we tell better LGBTQIA+ stories in podcasting?’ on June 11th.

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EHRC Opens Shortened Consultation as the UN Raises the Alarm

TL;DR: The EHRC has opened an unusually short public consultation on its upcoming statutory guidance about the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in the Equality Act. Meanwhile, the UN has warned of the human rights risks relating to the ruling.