The Scottish government is reevaluating its trans and non-binary inclusion policy due to a Supreme Court ruling stating that 'sex' is defined biologically. This decision affects the inclusion of transgender people in various spaces, leading organizations like the Football Association and the Scottish parliament to initiate exclusions. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has decided that access to facilities will be based on biological sex, which has drawn criticism for being unmanageable. A working group is being established to assess policies in light of the ruling to ensure compliance.
The Scottish government is reviewing its trans and non-binary inclusion policy following a new threat of legal action by gender-critical group Sex Matters, spurred by a Supreme Court ruling.
The recent ruling clarifies that the legal definition of 'sex' in the 2010 Equality Act is based on biology and does not include transgender people.
Organizations like the Football Association and the Scottish parliament are beginning to exclude trans individuals from single-sex spaces, reflecting the Supreme Court's decision.
John Sommers stated that the Scottish government is forming a working group to review policies and legislation in light of the Supreme Court ruling, ensuring readiness for implementation.
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