MurrayBlackburnMackenzie
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Earlier today, at the Scottish Labour conference, the Prime Minister was asked about the Sandie Peggie case and the Equality Act 2010 by journalist Catriona Stewart. This is our response to those comments.
February 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Earlier today, at the Scottish Labour conference, the Prime Minister was asked about the Sandie Peggie case and the Equality Act 2010 by journalist Catriona Stewart. This is our response to those comments.
In the event of the court finding in the SG's favour, we asked them whether Scottish Labour – and their colleagues in the UK Government – would commit to clarifying the Equality Act 2010 so that acquisition of a GRC does not alter someone’s sex for the purposes of that Act.
February 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In the event of the court finding in the SG's favour, we asked them whether Scottish Labour – and their colleagues in the UK Government – would commit to clarifying the Equality Act 2010 so that acquisition of a GRC does not alter someone’s sex for the purposes of that Act.
We reminded them that lawyers for the Scottish Goverment
were in the UK Supreme Court just a few months ago arguing that men with GRCs should count as women under the Equality Act 2010 Act. (A ruling is expected imminently.) We highlighted the potential consequences of a win for the SG.
were in the UK Supreme Court just a few months ago arguing that men with GRCs should count as women under the Equality Act 2010 Act. (A ruling is expected imminently.) We highlighted the potential consequences of a win for the SG.
February 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We reminded them that lawyers for the Scottish Goverment
were in the UK Supreme Court just a few months ago arguing that men with GRCs should count as women under the Equality Act 2010 Act. (A ruling is expected imminently.) We highlighted the potential consequences of a win for the SG.
were in the UK Supreme Court just a few months ago arguing that men with GRCs should count as women under the Equality Act 2010 Act. (A ruling is expected imminently.) We highlighted the potential consequences of a win for the SG.
Our comments were picked up in an article in today's Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
Scottish Labour admit they should not have backed SNP trans self-ID
Anas Sarwar accused of performing ‘desperate’ about-turn by Conservatives after he told podcast he had ‘deep regret’ over voting for Bill
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Our comments were picked up in an article in today's Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
The letter was picked up in an article in today's Courier. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
SNP blocks NHS Fife tribunal being discussed in Holyrood over 'danger' it could jeopardise case
The Holyrood clash came as gender critical campaigners wrote to health chief Neil Gray demanding action over changing room policies.
www.thecourier.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The letter was picked up in an article in today's Courier. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...
We think there now needs to be a clear joint statement by the two organisations, on the exact scope of the review.
January 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We think there now needs to be a clear joint statement by the two organisations, on the exact scope of the review.
The analysis is covered in today’s Herald, showing what appears to be contradictory responses from Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. t.co/0DxG5Upy7T
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January 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The analysis is covered in today’s Herald, showing what appears to be contradictory responses from Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. t.co/0DxG5Upy7T
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We also seek clarification about the implications of this adjudication in other contexts, such as the reporting of employment tribunals and criminal cases, and the weight that IPSO gives to a Gender Recognition Certificate.
December 10, 2024 at 3:19 PM
We also seek clarification about the implications of this adjudication in other contexts, such as the reporting of employment tribunals and criminal cases, and the weight that IPSO gives to a Gender Recognition Certificate.
We draw its attention to research we have previously shared with it about the level of public confusion over language in this area, and to recent interventions by human rights experts on the need for clear language in relation to a person’s sex. murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2023/08/07/c...
Clarity matters: how placating lobbyists obscures public understanding of sex and gender - Murray Blackburn Mackenzie
This blog describes the results of polling we commissioned to test how well people understand what the terms ‘transgender woman’ and ‘trans woman’ tell them about a person’s sex. The findings show tha...
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December 10, 2024 at 3:19 PM
We draw its attention to research we have previously shared with it about the level of public confusion over language in this area, and to recent interventions by human rights experts on the need for clear language in relation to a person’s sex. murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2023/08/07/c...
We are quoted in this article in today's Scottish Express. www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
November 22, 2024 at 6:16 PM
We are quoted in this article in today's Scottish Express. www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
The Scottish Government has now published its submission, which can be accessed here. www.gov.scot/publications...
For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent): supreme court hearing – statement of case
Statement of Case for the Scottish Ministers and Lord Advocate to the Supreme Court regarding the For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) hearing.
www.gov.scot
November 21, 2024 at 3:38 PM
The Scottish Government has now published its submission, which can be accessed here. www.gov.scot/publications...
We are expecting a response from the Equality and Human Rights Commission's lawyers by lunchtime. Amnesty UK's
lawyers have already responded, simply repeating that they intend to publish in due course
lawyers have already responded, simply repeating that they intend to publish in due course
November 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
We are expecting a response from the Equality and Human Rights Commission's lawyers by lunchtime. Amnesty UK's
lawyers have already responded, simply repeating that they intend to publish in due course
lawyers have already responded, simply repeating that they intend to publish in due course
As described here, the submissions from For Women Scotland, Sex Matters, Scottish Lesbians, the Lesbian project and LGB Alliance have already been published. murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2024/11/14/f...
For Women Scotland at the UK Supreme Court: who are the interveners? - Murray Blackburn Mackenzie
Introduction Later this month – on 26 and 27 November – justices at the UK Supreme Court will hear the case of For Women Scotland versus the Scottish Ministers. The case is an appeal, following a ruli...
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November 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
As described here, the submissions from For Women Scotland, Sex Matters, Scottish Lesbians, the Lesbian project and LGB Alliance have already been published. murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2024/11/14/f...