In a statement, the youth organisation said its decision to admit children and adults who identify as women does not put other female members at risk.
It follows concerns raised by a campaign group that young people are at risk of sexual abuse or getting pregnant if it continues to admit transgender people.
The case highlights the challenges youth groups face when developing transgender inclusive policies and explaining changes to staff and volunteers.
Here are some key issues youth groups should consider.
What is the scale of the issue?
Girlguiding UK changed its rules in January 2017 so that any child or young person aged from five to 25 who self-identifies as female can become a member regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth.
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