The Scottish government faces a deadline to adhere to the UK Supreme Court's ruling regarding the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010, which excludes transgender women with gender recognition certificates. Sex Matters has indicated it will pursue legal action if the government delays implementing new policies. The ruling has sparked concerns about potential changes to rights, especially for transgender individuals, amidst ongoing backlash from various groups. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is revising guidelines to clarify implementation of the ruling's implications across public services.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 does not include transgender women with certificates.
Sex Matters threatens legal actions if the Scottish Government fails to implement the ruling on biological sex across public bodies swiftly.
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