Ministers are set to boost the number of female-only toilets in public spaces to protect women's safety. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick launched a review today of lavatories which could prevent women having to queue ages for the loo. It comes after the Old Vic theatre in London sparked controversy last year by abolishing its female-only toilets. Evidence reveals increasing numbers of public toilets are being switched to 'gender neutral', leading to problems for women and the elderly. It will also consider the ratio of female toilets needed versus those for men, and will address misconceptions that equality legislation requires the removal of sex-specific toilets.

Source: Daily Mail October 31, 2020 15:41 UTC