Britain’s equalities watchdog has published long-awaited guidance on how organisations should handle transgender people’s use of toilets. The regulator says it is “unlikely to be either practical or appropriate” for staff or others to challenge individuals about what sex they are when deciding whether they should use the gents’ or the ladies’ facilities. The guidance is aimed at places such as supermarkets and other public-facing venues, setting out expectations for how to manage toilet access in a way that complies with equality law. It reflects the view that questioning people’s gender or sex in this context is not workable and may not align with good practice. The publication comes after a delay in issuing the guidance. The watchdog’s position focuses on reducing barriers for transgender people while providing organisations with an approach that does not rely on policing or verification of individuals’ sex on arrival at toilets. Sources agree the key message is that access should be handled without requiring people to justify which toilet they use based on sex.