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FOR THE RECORD
An evidence-based record of events


Protecting the Right to Puberty: Social Work Organisations Must support this Memorandum of Understanding (www.protectingpuberty.com)
We affirm the fundamental right of every individual to experience healthy pubertal development and emphasise the responsibility of adults to safeguard young people during one of life's critical developmental transitions — the journey from childhood into adulthood.

EBSWA
Jun 1, 20254 min read


The Supreme Court has clarified that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex, male or female. Sex Matters has provided practical advice for organisations.
Sex Matters has provided practical advice for organisations.

EBSWA
Apr 21, 20253 min read
Response from Care Inspectorate - Investigation into EBSWA complaint will proceed.
Dear Maggie Mellon, Your complaint regarding the Guidance for children and young people’s services on the inclusion of transgender, including non-binary, young people has been passed to me by Jackie Irvine for investigation under the Care Inspectorate’s Complaints about the Care Inspectorate process. I have reviewed your submission and note that it sets out clear areas of dissatisfaction, which provides sufficient information for me to progress your complaint directly to Sta

EBSWA
Sep 281 min read


Letter to Care Inspectorate (Scotland): Formal complaint regarding the “Guidance for children and young people’s services on the inclusion of transgender including non-binary young people”
We are writing to register a formal complaint about the recently re-issued “Guidance on the Inclusion of Transgender and Non-binary Young People in Children and Young People’s Care Services”. The Guidance is not evidence-based and contains recommendations which have not been established as being in the best interests of children and as such is in breach of the Health and Social Care Standards which you are committed to uphold.

EBSWA
Sep 285 min read
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