Statement on Employment Tribunal ruling against Jaguar Land Rover

Yesterday's Employment Tribunal ruling is a milestone in recognising the rights of non-binary and gender fluid people to be protected from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Until now, it’s not been clear whether non-binary people were protected by anti-discrimination legislation, so this Employment Tribunal judgment will be key in supporting future judicial decisions.

The Tribunal held up the important principle that “gender is a spectrum”, broadening the scope of who could be covered by the Equality Act to those whose gender identities are “complex”, non-binary, or not the same as they were assigned at birth.

This judgment creates the potential for even more non-binary and gender-diverse people to be protected from harassment and discrimination in all areas of their lives, which is a vital step towards creating a world where all LGBT+ people can thrive as their authentic selves.