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UK Supreme Court Ruling Forces SNP to Reassess Gender Self-ID Policies

First Minister John Swinney accepts the court's definition of 'woman' as biological, prompting reviews of government guidance and calls for apologies over divisive policies.

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Caption: John Swinney and his deputy Kate Forbes (left) face a renewed headache following Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling

Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' and 'sex' under the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex, rejecting the inclusion of trans women in sex-based protections.
  • First Minister John Swinney acknowledged the ruling and announced a review of Scottish Government guidance on gender policies.
  • SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirmed there are no plans to reintroduce gender self-ID legislation, signaling a significant policy shift.
  • Opposition leaders and some SNP members have demanded immediate compliance with the ruling, new guidance for public bodies, and an apology to women affected by previous policies.
  • The Equality and Human Rights Commission plans to release updated UK-wide guidance by summer, which will influence the Scottish Government's next steps.