A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Under previous policy, we had advised that someone with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) may be searched in accordance with their acquired sex, however as an interim position while we digest yesterday’s judgement, we have advised our officers that any same sex searches in custody are to be undertaken in accordance with the biological birth sex of the detainee.
“We are in the process of reviewing the implications of the ruling and will consider any necessary updates to our policies and practices in line with the law and national guidance.”
Then it sounds like that Equality Act 2010, and the Gender Recognition Act 2004 need urgent and immediate revisions to remove all doubt, room for error, and wiggle room for bigots and clearly state what was intended.
While the government have shown that they can indeed act quickly when they want to (recent events regarding steel works), I’d bet folding money it takes decades to make the amendments above.