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I don't regret supporting legislation to make trans lives easier, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted he does not “regret” supporting legislation to make transgender people’s lives easier following the Supreme Court…

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Supreme Court ruling risks reigniting SNP divide over transgender rights

THE Supreme Court’s ruling risks reigniting divides in the SNP over transgender rights, but its impact on the outcome of Holyrood 2026 remains to…

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Hundreds of staff at Scottish universities paid more than First Minister

MORE than 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the First Minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing

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Should Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones be extended?

OVER a hundred anti-abortion protesters gathered outside Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital last Sunday evening ...

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Scotland’s sustainable craft beer boom is boosting efforts to reach net zero

SCOTLAND has a storied history in alcohol production – it is the home of the “water of life”, hundreds of whisky and gin distilleries, and its…

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John Swinney 'understands hurt and anguish' Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he “understands” the “hurt and anguish” trans people are feeling over the UK Supreme Court verdict on…

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Swinney ‘understands hurt and anguish’ Supreme Court ruling causing trans people

The First Minister told the PA news agency that he accepted the judges’ ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biology.

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SNP explain devolution to Ian Murray after bemusing 'keep pubs open' demand

THE SNP Government has explained to Ian Murray how devolved laws differ in Scotland ...

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No obligation to exclude trans women under ‘misunderstood’ Supreme Court ruling, former top judge says

Lord Sumption has warned the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling this week is being misinterpreted

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Use Scots law to prosecute IDF soldiers in Scotland for war crimes, SNP urged

Scots law should be used to prosecute soldiers who have fought for the Israel Defense Force amid the ongoing “genocide” in Gaza, the SNP…

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Scottish ministers call for urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling

Scottish ministers have called for an urgent meeting with the UK Government on the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition…

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Scottish Government risks more wildfires with new muirburn system, land managers warn

The Scottish Government risks making the threat of wildfires in Scotland worse unless it introduces a better approach to muirburn licensing, a…

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Common Weal: It's Scotland's economy. Or is it?

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal

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'Woman Means Biologically Female': UK Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Not Covered by Equality Act Protections

The 88-page judgement emphasises that the word "biological" does not appear in the definition of man or woman in the Equality Act'.

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Key talks held on potential Scottish Government buyout of Ardrossan Harbour

Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said the Scottish Government remains committed to trying to purchase Ardrossan Harbour r ...

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Anas Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

Anas Sarwar has said he would consider future gender recognition reforms if a new Bill was brought to Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

The Scottish Labour leader said he has been ‘clear’ that ‘mistakes’ were made by his party when the legislation was previously approved.

Evening Standard

Trans community ‘worried people are coming after their right to exist’, says MSP

The Supreme Court handed down its judgment on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act on Wednesday.

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Anas Sarwar 'rewrites history' with claim he 'always' opposed gender reform

Anas Sarwar has claimed he has "always" called for the protection of single sex spaces, despite previously whipping Scottish Labour MSPs…

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Today's Supreme Court ruling merely throws up a lot of questions

It seems that the UK Supreme Court consistently rules against the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Celebrations as campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman

The ruling means transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) can be excluded from single-sex spaces if ‘proportionate’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary said there are no plans to bring forward new, revised gender reforms at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.

Evening Standard

JK Rowling welcomes Supreme Court ruling on transgender women saying it 'protected rights of women and girls'

Author JK Rowling has welcomed the UK Supreme Court ruling that transgender women who have a gender recognition certificate are not “women” under the law.

Evening Standard

Trans women with gender certificate can be barred from single-sex areas – court

The UK’s highest court has ruled in favour of campaigners For Women Scotland.

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