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“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Judgment

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Commission officials have reviewed House guidance and policies and believe the Commission is in compliance with the law.
  • The Commission will review its positions once the final Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance is available.
  • John Lamont asked about the Commission's steps to comply with the Supreme Court judgment in the For Women Scotland case.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Women & Equalities
Context

The Supreme Court judgment in April 2025 requires compliance with certain protections for women’s rights and facilities.

Question

Whether the Commission is taking steps to comply with the Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland v. the Scottish Ministers, given reports that biological men should not be allowed to use women's facilities under new guidance. The questioner cites the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s statement about upholding sex-based rights.

Answer from Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

Officials have reviewed the guidance and policies of the House, and consider that the Commission is complying with the law. However, they will review positions once the final Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance is produced.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Immediate compliance based on the current interim guidance

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