UK Commission releases detailed report on trans research |
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission issued the 27th in their Research Report Series on trans issues. This 100-page report is a detailed compilation of findings in various areas of law and health. They note in their conclusions:
The following implications emerge from the review:
- Work needs to be done with the Government to ensure that the needs of trans people are included in policies and legislation.
- The Department of Health could undertake an investigation of the need for and feasibility of specific trans services in health and social care (including transition and non-transition-related healthcare).
- The Department of Communities and Local Government could undertake an investigation of the need for and feasibility of specific trans services in housing provision.
- All central Government departments could review their gender equality schemes to ensure that they have paid due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment of transsexual people.
- A national online resource could be developed that brings together advice and information on a range of trans issues.
- Anti-homophobic bullying strategies could address bullying related to gender-variant behaviour.
- Employers need to respond to their legal obligations and implement good practice on trans.
TRANS RESEARCH REVIEW
Martin Mitchell
Charlie Howarth
Equality and Human Rights Commission 2009
First published Autumn 2009
ISBN 978 1 84206 160 2
You can download a copy of this report as a PDF from:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/researchreports
