gender reassignment

For example, trans men could be excluded from women's facilities "where reasonable objection is taken to their presence, for example because the gender reassignment process has given them a masculine appearance", the watchdog told the BBC.

Homosexual "acts" remain a sin in Catholicism, marriage can still only be between a man and a woman, divorce is still not officially recognised and the Pope himself remained very firmly against gender reassignment and surrogacy.

Under the 2010 Equality Act, sex was a protected characteristic, and so was gender reassignment.

The Equality Act, which protects people who have been through gender reassignment from harassment, discrimination and sex discrimination, is enforced by the EHRC.

Kerrie also believes that recognition certificates should only be granted if someone has undergone gender reassignment surgery.