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Starmer is right, the Equality Act already protects single-sex spaces – but he and Sunak are both missing an important point

In their final head-to-head election debate, Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak were asked how they would protect women’s rights and single-sex spaces. This has become a part of the wider discussion around transgender rights and identity, specifically whether trans women should have the right to access women-only spaces.

The Conversation

Transgender judge seeks leave to intervene in UK court case over legal definition of ‘woman’

Victoria McCloud wants leave to join litigation in supreme court appeal brought by For Women Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Feminist campaign group loses legal battle over definition of word ‘woman’

For Women Scotland lost a legal battle over the definition of the word ‘woman’ in the Equalities Act, which a court ruled included trans women.

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For Women Scotland lose Court of Session appeal over definition of a woman

FOR Women Scotland has lost an appeal in the Court of Session over the legal definition of a woman.

The National (Scotland)

Campaign group to appeal Court of Session's ruling on definition of 'woman'

A CAMPAIGN group is to appeal the Court of Session’s decision over the definition of “women” in law.

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge over UK Government's gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government’s legal challenge against the UK Government’s decision to block gender reforms has been locked in for September after…

The National (Scotland)

Row as Police Scotland let man who assaulted woman off with 'warning'

POLICE Scotland has found itself at the centre of a storm around “male violence against women” after the victim of an assault at a gender…

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Presiding Officer forced to defend including trans woman in Holyrood event

THE Presiding Officer was forced to defend including trans women at an event aiming to encourage participation in politics after gender critical…

The National (Scotland)

London, Scotland head for showdown as gender debate rages

In an unprecedented move, London has used its powers to block Scotland’s gender reform bill.

Al Jazeera

'I'm so relieved': Campaigners react as MSPs vote through gender reform

AS the results of the final vote on the reform of gender recognition legislation in Scotland were announced, the reaction from campaigners on both…

The National (Scotland)

Trans women can take seats on public boards set aside for women, Scottish judge rules

Guidance that extends definition of ‘woman’ to transgender women with gender recognition certificate is lawful, court rules

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Government wins case over legal definition of ‘woman’

Campaign group For Women Scotland brought the challenge.

The Independent UK

Judge rules in favour of Scottish Government over definition of 'woman'

A JUDGE has ruled that transgender women with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) can legally be defined as women when it comes to legislation…

The National (Scotland)

Row after feminist group director appears at ‘festival of hate’

A ROW has erupted around the campaign group For Women Scotland after one of its directors shared a stage with the Scottish Family Party at an event…

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The Guardian - UK

Scottish plans to include transgender women in equality law tested in court

Judicial review begins over definition of ‘woman’ in 2018 law to improve gender balance on public boards

The National (Scotland)

Labour politician 'betrayed party with appearance at anti-trans rally', Greens say

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of failing the party’s trans supporters by ignoring complaints about one of their elected representatives.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh author JK Rowling slams Nicola Sturgeon over 'trans rights' bill

JK Rowling voiced support for protesters in Edinburgh today and swiped at First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon on Twitter Thursday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s gender recognition reform is a ‘recipe for bad law’, say campaigners

Holyrood committee hears evidence on draft bill aiming to streamline people’s ability to legally change sex

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