Thread by @Sexnotgender_

Hi @STagainstDA_ @EHRC @EHRCChair @KishwerFalkner @RJHilsenrath @trussliz @GEOgovuk

The Diversity Monitoring Form in your job application asks for the sex of the applicant with options:

Male
Female
Other.

surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T3VBGD2

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Sex is the protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and the only two possible options for sex are 'Female' and 'Male' as defined in the Act and consistent with biology. 'Other' is not a valid option.

legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/…

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You then ask, "Is your sex the same as the sexyou [sic] were assigned at birth?"

Sex is not 'assigned' at birth: sex is observed and recorded and is immutable. This question, therefore, makes no sense and it is not clear what information you are seeking to gather here.

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Language and meaning of words are important and proper use & understanding of terms is vital so that the public is aware of what rights they have and what your duties are. Any confusion or inconsistency over meaning may prevent people from accessing their rights in law.

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Will you undertake to review this and all your other policies, documents, reports, etc to ensure compliance?

Please respond.

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