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To: The Minister for Women and Equalities
Protect Trans and Intersex People from State-Sanctioned Harm in the UK
We call on the UK Government to take urgent action to protect trans and intersex people from escalating state-sanctioned discrimination, legal uncertainty, and systemic harm.
Recent developments—including the High Court ruling denying legal recognition to trans men and non-binary people who give birth, and the UK Government’s refusal to ban conversion practices targeting trans individuals—have created a hostile environment that threatens the safety, dignity, and rights of trans and intersex people.
UN human rights experts have warned that these actions may amount to violations of international human rights law and could constitute elements of cultural or structural genocide. The Lemkin Institute has issued a Red Flag Alert for the UK, citing a pattern of dehumanisation, legal erasure, and incitement to hatred against trans and intersex communities.
We urge Parliament to:
- Enact comprehensive legal protections for trans and intersex people.
- Reverse regressive legal rulings and policies that deny recognition and rights.
- Investigate and address systemic discrimination in healthcare, education, and media.
- Commit to upholding the UK’s obligations under international human rights law.
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Why is this important?
The erosion of rights for trans and intersex people in the UK is not just a concern for those directly affected — it is a warning sign for everyone who values freedom, dignity, and equality under the law. When a government begins to target a minority group through legal rulings, policy rollbacks, and inflammatory rhetoric, it sets a precedent that endangers the rights of all citizens. History shows that the marginalisation of one group often paves the way for broader authoritarianism. Standing up for trans and intersex people is standing up for a society where everyone’s rights are protected, regardless of gender, identity, or background.
Moreover, the UK has long prided itself on being a global leader in human rights and democratic values. The current trajectory — condemned by international human rights bodies and legal experts — threatens that reputation and undermines our commitments on the world stage. If we allow the dehumanisation and legal erasure of trans and intersex people to continue unchecked, we risk becoming a society defined by fear, division, and injustice. This is a moment for the public to act — not just out of solidarity, but out of a shared interest in preserving the kind of inclusive, fair, and compassionate country we all want to live in.
