Overview

• Sex Matters has issued a formal letter before action demanding that the Scottish Government suspend policies allowing trans people in women-only spaces and publish updated guidance within 14 days.
• The group argues that April’s Supreme Court judgment defining 'woman' by biological sex is immediately enforceable, despite ministers awaiting further direction.
• Scottish Government ministers, including John Swinney, say they accept the ruling and are reviewing all affected policies pending the EHRC’s revised code of practice.
• The EHRC has already issued interim advice that access to single-sex facilities should be based on biological sex and is consulting on a statutory code to clarify implementation.
• Scottish Tory ministers and campaigners warn continued delays risk costly court challenges and could undermine protections for women in public services and schools.