On April 16, the Supreme Court ruled that the meaning of the terms ‘sex’, ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in the Equality Act refer to biology. More than three months later, you might think that the Youth Hostels Association (YHA) – an organisation that provides single sex dormitories in hostels across England and Wales – would have reviewed their policies to ensure that they were consistent with the law.

They need to review their arrangements for transgender guests as a matter of urgency

I did and, perhaps naively, I wondered if the ruling might actually work in my favour. I know I am not a woman and so I pay extra for a private room when checking into their hostels. Until April, that was my choice; now it seems that it would be unlawful for YHA to book me into dorm designated for women.

As a YHA

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